Mk16A

Ejection Seat
for Eurofighter

Over 440 Mk16A Ejection Seats currently in service

3 lives saved using a Mk16A ejection seat

Mk16A

Ejection Seat
for Eurofighter

Over 440 Mk16A Ejection Seats currently in service

3 lives saved using a Mk16A ejection seat

MK16A Ejection Seat for Eurofighter Typhoon

The development of the Mk16A ejection seat for the Eurofighter Typhoon was carried out at Martin-Baker’s facilities at Denham, Chalgrove and Langford Lodge. Due to the capabilities and wide operating envelope of the aircraft, Martin-Baker was presented with a series of challenges which have had to be overcome during the development of the seat, such as the accommodation of a wider range of pilot models covering height and weight requirement, as well as achieving compatibility with equipment such as the Head Mounted Display (HMD), Chemical and Biological protection units (CB) and general aircrew equipment.

The Mk16A ejection seat utilises a second generation digital seat sequencer which incorporates a strategy of continuous sensing of external environmental parameters. Under certain speed and altitude conditions, the recovery timings at which the parachute is deployed are varied in order to optimise the terrain clearance.

The Eurofighter is currently operational in the following countries: Austria, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the United Kingdom.

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MK16A Ejection Seat for Eurofighter Typhoon

The development of the Mk16A ejection seat for the Eurofighter Typhoon was carried out at Martin-Baker’s facilities at Denham, Chalgrove and Langford Lodge. Due to the capabilities and wide operating envelope of the aircraft, Martin-Baker was presented with a series of challenges which have had to be overcome during the development of the seat, such as the accommodation of a wider range of pilot models covering height and weight requirement, as well as achieving compatibility with equipment such as the Head Mounted Display (HMD), Chemical and Biological protection units (CB) and general aircrew equipment.

The Mk16A ejection seat utilises a second generation digital seat sequencer which incorporates a strategy of continuous sensing of external environmental parameters. Under certain speed and altitude conditions, the recovery timings at which the parachute is deployed are varied in order to optimise the terrain clearance.

The Eurofighter is currently operational in the following countries: Austria, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the United Kingdom.

New Seat Installations & Retrofits

Looking to install a new seat into your aircraft? Let us help you find your perfect solution – check out our New Seat Installations & Retrofits page for more information.

New Seat Installations & Retrofits

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