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Originally Posted by SpEcRv9
interested more in the bolded part and how that works?....i obviously know theres great force invloved but how does that work?
interesting stuff.
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The force of the ejection is approximately 150g forces per second. This has a compressing effect on the spine. This sort of trauma also happens to soldiers exposed to blunt force as well. Such as a fall or an improvised explosive device.
The instantaneous G force associated with the rocket motor assist of the seat is around 20 G's all said and done. The spine compresses about 3 inches and the pilot that has ejected may lose 1/2 inch of height permanently.
That's why they can eject from the deck.
I'm heading to bed I do this crap all day, i shouldn't be doing it when I come to look at car forums lol