I was lucky enough to attend a talk given by the chief engineer at MB a couple of years ago. He explained that the secondary parachute visible in the video for the seat itself is only fitted during testing to minimise landing damage and allow for post-flight inspection of the seat; production models simply allow the seat to freefall. Naturally a hand pops up in the audience and a chap asks about the damage that could be caused to persons and property by the falling seat. I clearly remember the wry smile on the engineer's face as he replies that the gentleman should probably be more concerned by the several tons of unoccupied aircraft sharing a similar trajectory somewhere above his head.
It's also unique. It's believed to be a Meteor T7 / T8 hybrid, often modified, still legal to fly, with many replacement parts over the decades. There was once a joke that 'soon, the RAF will have planes that are older than the pilots'. It's been true for decades now.
@@fascistalienSince the 1952-built plane was converted into the ejection seat test plane, some years later. But, yes. Meteors have been used at Martin-Baker since they got their first one.
Around 2013 I had the privilege of being invited to the house of recently retired but high up character in Martin baker. He was also a very holy man being a part time minster. We had a very interesting conversation!
Curious what percentage of pilots suffer significant spinal injuries following ejection? The compression forces on the spine are severe to say the least.
But would you want die in a flaming aircraft wreckage or would you like to get a compressed spine? They need to get clear of the tail that is flying at several hundred miles per hour so the rapid ejection is needed to keep the pilot alive.
I was lucky enough to attend a talk given by the chief engineer at MB a couple of years ago. He explained that the secondary parachute visible in the video for the seat itself is only fitted during testing to minimise landing damage and allow for post-flight inspection of the seat; production models simply allow the seat to freefall.
Naturally a hand pops up in the audience and a chap asks about the damage that could be caused to persons and property by the falling seat.
I clearly remember the wry smile on the engineer's face as he replies that the gentleman should probably be more concerned by the several tons of unoccupied aircraft sharing a similar trajectory somewhere above his head.
For sure was an interesting talk I guess.
guess was probably an italian left wing journalist...
I don't know how I tol just forgot that yeah, there's a plane about to crash along side the seat.
Incredible how such an old aircraft can still prove so useful!
It's also unique. It's believed to be a Meteor T7 / T8 hybrid, often modified, still legal to fly, with many replacement parts over the decades.
There was once a joke that 'soon, the RAF will have planes that are older than the pilots'. It's been true for decades now.
@@stevetheduck1425 This isn't RAF. But they will have some aircraft older than their crews, especially things like Hercs and Hawks.
My first reaction was "They're still flying *Meteors* ?
T7s built circa 1952 according to G-INFO
Yeh, because of the old jet designs it's more resilient to bird strikes at low altitude testing.
yup, they use the same gloster metheor since 1945
@@fury4539 And because the engines have a lower chance of being damaged/having a flame-out from the rockets due to their distance from the cockpit
@@fascistalienSince the 1952-built plane was converted into the ejection seat test plane, some years later. But, yes. Meteors have been used at Martin-Baker since they got their first one.
I watched over and over again. Everything so smooth 😮😮😮😮😮
one word-LIFESAVING
Around 2013 I had the privilege of being invited to the house of recently retired but high up character in Martin baker. He was also a very holy man being a part time minster. We had a very interesting conversation!
WORKS LIKE A CHARM.... 1970-76... NAVY AME2/SAR/AVIATORS SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT... ALSO WORKED THE ESCAPE PACK FOR THE A-4 SKYHAWK
Curious what percentage of pilots suffer significant spinal injuries following ejection? The compression forces on the spine are severe to say the least.
But would you want die in a flaming aircraft wreckage or would you like to get a compressed spine? They need to get clear of the tail that is flying at several hundred miles per hour so the rapid ejection is needed to keep the pilot alive.
Uma engenharia especial, para casos especiais! Vidas salvas nos momentos exatos! Parabéns a está grande Empresa de prestígio!
Now that's I call "quality control testing"!
Blasting out those Eject-o Seat-os from a classic warbird!
POV the tv remote batteries after you lightly drop the remote on the floor
Or trying to put a new flint into a clipper lighter and screwing on the little spring!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
"oh s*** we got struck by a missile"
*y-y-y-yeet*
Nice to now what seat that is
Nice videos
YEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing technology
It is actually dangerous and last to do. It is pretty risky.
So is staying in a crashing aircraft ...
The compression forces on the spine are pretty extreme.
Jacobson Track
He had a hot curry, bad idea 🔥
Higher higher pants on fire 😁
# SANSKRIT #INDIA
Why does the chair need a parachute?
Ух тиь
Weeeeeee
@@duffelbagdrag "yeet seat" good one