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Who invented aircraft?
Wright brothers
How many people fit into a spitfire?
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft. It carried no passengers.
When was the first military aircraft carrier invented?
The British ship HMS Hermes was the first ship designed and built as an aircraft carrier. She was commissioned in 1924. The Japanese ship Hosho was the first converted aircraft carrier in 1922.
Who invented the man power aircraft?
Dr. Peter B. S. Lissaman created the first human-powered aircraft, the Gossamer Condor. This won him the Kremer prize in 1977.
Why were war planes invented in the first place?
They weren't as such. No more than the horse was invented to carry a cavalryman: Aircraft were adapted to be used in warfare in much the same way as many other things.
When was the first ejection seat released?
An ejection seat is used to rescue the crew of an aircraft in the case of an emergency by clearing the aircraft and then letting out a parachute. The first ejection seat was released in the 1940's.
Which of these items usually contains a not so obvious explosive hazard?
aircraft ejection seat
Which of these items usually contains a not-so-obvious explosive hazard?
Aircraft ejection seat
How fast does an ejection seat travel?
Ejection seats typically propel the pilot or occupant away from the aircraft at speeds ranging from 150 to 600 miles per hour, depending on the design and specific model of the seat. The exact speed can vary based on factors such as the aircraft's altitude and airspeed at the time of ejection.
How does a pilot and seat ejection change flight characteristics in fighter aircraft?
Pilot has to maintain aircraft position almost vertical before ejection. Rest of the mechanisms are automatically done like fastening him to seat firmly with belts and requisite operations till he is separated from seat and main parachute opens. canopy jettison takes place in the beginning.
What is an ejection?
Ejection is exiting a fixed or rotor-wing aircraft
How quick does a eurofighter typhoons seat eject?
The ejection seat of a Eurofighter Typhoon can be activated in a matter of seconds, typically within 0.5 to 1 second after the pilot pulls the ejection handle. The seat employs a rocket-assisted system that propels it away from the aircraft rapidly, allowing for a swift escape in emergencies. This quick ejection mechanism is crucial for pilot survival in critical situations.
What is the An approved chair-type parachute may be carried in an aircraft for emergency use if it has been packed by an appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding?
.The Martin Baker ejection seat system in the most often used ejection seat used in military aircraft among western nations... See the martin=baker web site.
How much does a new ejection seat cost?
Ejection seat may cost upto $100,000 per unit.
When was the ejection seat invented?
The German Luftwaffe and the Royal Swedish Air Force both tested and used ejection seats in the 1930's. -Due to lack of creditable documents it's hard to say exactly when they were invented, but certainly before WW2.
What fighter plane had the first ejection seat?
Heinkel He 280 in 1940 - although that aircraft didn't enter service as a fighter. The Heinkel He 219 Uhu (a multi-seat seat night fighter) was the first operational aircraft to be fitted with one, in 1942, followed later by the Heinkel He 162 (Germany) and the SAAB J21 (Sweden).
Who invented seat belts?
It is probable that no one knows this answer. Auto seat belts came into use well after seat belts had been in common usage in aircraft for decades and decades!
