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Because that rate of injury is for trained Air Force pilots in peak physical condition. Once you start ejecting the untrained average people with BMI of 25+ you
by throwup238 3y ago
Because that rate of injury is for trained Air Force pilots in peak physical condition. Once you start ejecting the untrained average people with BMI of 25+ you’re going to need bigger propulsion and they’re going to get injured. The human body simply isn’t made to withstand force.
- Teever 3y agoHow many Gs are we talking? people with a BMI of over 25 seem quite fine on rollercoasters.
- throwup238 3y ago12-20 g. Some of the more intense ejection seats in fighter jets are 25+ g. Most rollcoasters are under 4g and they max out around 6g.
- Teever 3y agoCan you show me your math that says we need 12-20g for an ejector seat on a consumer flying car?