nukeAug 15, 2024

JUST EJECT FASTER

https://sh.itjust.works/post/23720978

JUST EJECT FASTER - sh.itjust.works

Show threadrockSlayerAug 15, 2024

Hear me out:

Seats that drop out of the bottom of the helicopter

Show threadzaphodAug 15, 2024
F-104 did it first!
Show threadSynopsisTantilizeAug 15, 2024
Did it work? Like are the test subjects still alive lol that sounds like rear decapitation city
Show threadzaphodAug 15, 2024

I think the main problem with down-firing ejector seats was that they require a minimum altitude to work.

…stackexchange.com/…/is-there-a-minimum-altitude-…

Is there a minimum altitude for ejection seats?

Is there generally a minimum altitude for ejecting in order for the sequence to function reliably (all the way to opening the chute, and slowing down to a survivable descent rate)? I've seen ejector

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Show threadSuckMyWang
What about sideways?
Aug 15, 2024 at 9:02pmWeb
Show threadzaphodAug 16, 2024
I think they did it in a fast and furious movie, I’m not sure if that’s up to NCD standards.