How do Ejector Seats work?

To be a modern fighter pilot takes courage, commitment, strength and intelligence and mastering a fighter jet capable of roaring into combat faster than the speed of sound is no easy feat. Should things go wrong during a flight, the pilot does have an option for escape, but it’s a risky one! It’s called the ejector seat…

 

 

Want to know more about fighter jets? Look no further than issue 88 of How It Works when they graced our cover. Get your copy here. We’ve got a sneak preview of the great feature below to whet your appetite for supersonic flight!

 

 

How do Ejector Seats work?