The Air Force says it needs money to buy a better seat for escaping endangered aircraft
Share to twitterWhen a fighter pilot’s plane is hit by enemy fire, he or she may have only seconds to escape the doomed craft. Similar situations can arise in peacetime because fighters are designed to operate at extremes of speed and maneuverability, so training accidents are a hazard of the profession.
An Air Force pilot ejecting from a disabled F-16 fighter. Once the pilot and his or her protective seat are clear of the plane, a parachute deploys to carry them to the ground.This is not new information. The service conducted a formal analysis in 2010 that concluded better ejection seat designs were available, and should be pursued. The fatal neck injuries experienced by an ejecting U.S.
The helmet-mounted display worn by F-35 fighter pilots. The headgear enhances pilot performance, but may complicate the challenge of ejecting safely from the craft.There’s only one problem: the Air Force hasn’t budgeted enough money to expeditiously qualify the solutions offered by bidders. Qualification testing is a two-year process that is expected to cost $16 million.
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