MK3

EJECTION SEAT

FIRST MK3 EJECTION WAS ON 1ST NOVEMBER 1955

255 LIVES SAVED USING A MK3 EJECTION SEAT

MK3

EJECTION SEAT

FIRST MK3 EJECTION WAS ON 1ST NOVEMBER 1955

255 LIVES SAVED USING A MK3 EJECTION SEAT

MK3 EJECTION SEAT

The Mk2 automatic seats were successful in providing safe escape from the aircraft in service at the period, but there was still room for improvement at very low altitudes and very high speeds. In addition, the advent of aircraft such as the Javelin and the V bombers with their high-fin projections and higher operating speeds made it necessary to increase the height of the ejection trajectory, any increase also improving the chance of a successful ejection at low altitudes.

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MK3 EJECTION SEAT

The Mk2 automatic seats were successful in providing safe escape from the aircraft in service at the period, but there was still room for improvement at very low altitudes and very high speeds. In addition, the advent of aircraft such as the Javelin and the V bombers with their high-fin projections and higher operating speeds made it necessary to increase the height of the ejection trajectory, any increase also improving the chance of a successful ejection at low altitudes.

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.

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