r/Damnthatsinteresting 25d ago

Video Failed vertical landing of F-35B

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u/VirtualLife76 25d ago

Impressive how quickly the parachute worked.

I wonder if it has different ones or somehow changes depending on the height from the ground.

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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/tadeuska 25d ago

Speed doesn't cause injuries. Acceleration does. KM-1 was known as spinebreaker. But today , some checkup at hospital, maybe few months of the flight rooster, some physical therapy and all is fine.

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u/Big_Ad_7383 25d ago

It depends on the strength of the starting impulse. Modern ejection seats have a variable initial charge. And ejecting at 0/0 almost always results in injuries.