Eglin F-35 crash

[brabus]

The ACES 2 and canopy jettison as part of the ejection sequence has worked great (including 0/0) on the Viper for decades. The B-mode added an auto-eject/reduced ejection time requirement in case of engine/lift fan failure during critical points of VTOL ops. So, the A/C now needlessly have Det cord and a canopy bow because of the B-model. 
 

I’m liking “Phantom 3” more every day. 

[Majestik Møøse]

22 hours ago, Bender said:

When I retire, I’m starting a business for the sole purpose of selling overpriced shit to the government.

 

Have you ever talked to the guys who work for contractors? Especially the small boutique ones that have a monopolistic sole-source contract for 100% of some random base function? Like when CE tells you they can’t fix something without a specific company present because otherwise it’s a contract violation.
 

All those companies are run by ex-SNCOs.

[Vandy01]

23 hours ago, Sprkt69 said:

Is the canopy breaker shorter than many pilot’s helmets?

The breakers in the 35 are pretty long- well above the apex of the pilots helmet (sts?)

[LookieRookie]

T-7 has det coord because the side opening canopy cant just blow away.

[HuggyU2]

4 hours ago, LookieRookie said:

T-7 has det coord because the side opening canopy cant just blow away.

Why can't a side-opening canopy use a traditional jettison?  Here's four examples.  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 14, 2020 by HuggyU2

[SurelySerious]

Yeah, I’d have to go with it’s the easiest weight-saving way to do it if you’re an engineer trying to stay under requirements who won’t have it exploding next to his cranium. 

[viper154]

2 hours ago, HuggyU2 said:

Why can't a side-opening canopy use a traditional jettison?  Here's four examples.  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

If Goose had det cord he would still be alive 🤔

Edited October 14, 2020 by viper154