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US Ejection Seat, A5 Martin Baker

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1566-409

Description

The ejection seat A5 is a fully automatic, cartridge operated, emergency escape device designed for high performance aircraft. It allows safe ejection at ground level if the speed of the aircraft is 100 knots or more.

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Source(s)

TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)