In the high stress, extreme environment of a Fighter Aircraft cockpit, the pilot can afford nothing less than 100 percent confidence in the safety systems provided for their protection, regardless of the extreme physical forces exerted on an aircraft in flight. In the event of a major system failure or substantial damage to the aircraft, the most crucial element for the safety of the pilot is the Ejection Seat, which must offer an exit from the aircraft in an emergency situation. The ejection seat absolutely must not fail when called upon, despite the electronic and mechanical stress and strain of many hours flight time at the pinnacle of aerospace technology. This is why leading Ejection Seat manufacturer Martin Baker Aircraft Company Limited, based in the UK, carries out rigorous test programs throughout the development of their products, to ensure they will not fail when an ejection is initiated.
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