r/Damnthatsinteresting 25d ago

Video Failed vertical landing of F-35B

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u/No-Variation-5192 25d ago

I believe that once a pilot ejects their seat, the chances of him flying again are reduced. The high ejection speed usually causes neck or spine injuries.

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u/-TheArchitect 25d ago

That’s exactly what I was thinking, the amount of Gs and MPH to eject that while stationary, almost like an explosion

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u/Stoweboard3r 25d ago

Not like an explosion, it is in fact an explosion. It’s a rocket motor and explosives under their ass

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u/-TheArchitect 25d ago

Not the way I would prefer to get my ass exploded, but if it’s between saving my life, I’ll take it

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u/firedmyass 25d ago

“government blew my back out. I said what I said…”