Reference to experimental work and developments by Martin Baker Aircraft Co since 1944; present Mark III seat carries out whole ejection and descent assuming pilot to be unconscious after operating face blind; it is similar to Mark I, but incorporates timing mechanism with barostat valve; device releases drogue shackle after delay of 4 sec provided seat is below 10,000 ft altitude; illustrations. (See also Engineer v 190 n 4951 Dec 15 1950 p 599-600)


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    Title :

    Escape equipment on high speed aircraft


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Published in:

    Engineering ; 171 , n 4444 ; p 368


    Publication date :

    1951


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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