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Many early ejection seats used explosive charges instead of rocket motors. These were less powerful overall (didn't throw pilots as far from the plane) but I
by robonerd 5y ago
Many early ejection seats used explosive charges instead of rocket motors. These were less powerful overall (didn't throw pilots as far from the plane) but I suspect they might have kicked a lot harder in the instant of ignition.
- rich_sasha 5y agoInteresting... it sounds familiar with various videos of ejection over time, but I never realised this changes the force dynamics!