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fujiyamasan

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45. I would urge those

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 04:51 PM

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(Especially the confidently ignorant and argumentative poster claiming it’s a safe procedure) to watch this video. Here’s a quick summary of what ejecting does:

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Ejecting from a fighter jet subjects the pilot to intense, brief acceleration forces, typically ranging from 12g to 20g (12 to 20 times the force of gravity) within less than a second. This vertical acceleration, designed to propel the seat clear of the aircraft, poses significant risk of injury, including spinal compression, limb injury, and potential loss of consciousness, according to The Trauma of Ejecting from a Plane: The Physics of Ejecting from a Fighter Jet.

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About the F-15 downed over Iran [View all] AverageOldGuy Friday OP

This war is only real for the military involved and those that really care about Whyisthisstillclose Friday #1

... sporting event,... magicarpet Friday #5

This message was self-deleted by its author graycampervan Friday #60

Good info. As I understand it, getting one or both legs broken during the ejection is not uncommon at all underpants Friday #2

Spinal compression. Arthur_Frain Friday #8

I would think so yeah. I know a certain number a parachute jumps underpants Friday #12

Back when I was in they were limited to 3 ejections... Wounded Bear Friday #14

It actually has changed InstantGratification Friday #59

You get grounded for losing 2 aircraft... druidity33 Friday #52

Great post fujiyamasan Friday #3

From the vision of the fighter pilot,.. magicarpet Friday #4

There were several planes shot down by friendly fire at the very beginning of this war Fiendish Thingy Friday #6

His post is accurate. Ejecting is a very violent process, and injuries due to ejection are common...nt Wounded Bear Friday #15

I object to this statement: Fiendish Thingy Friday #27

He clearly said, they die or eject, or at least it was clear to me questionseverything Friday #30

Seems like a pattern. Brenda Friday #32

He was a bit unclear. He was offering scenarios... Wounded Bear Friday #35

Why do you do this? You could have easily contacted the OP privately or at the least been polite. Joinfortmill Friday #41

I didn't intend to be rude Fiendish Thingy Friday #51

That was the first of two outcomes explained. Pacifist Patriot Yesterday #69

Let's get real here. The difference between dying instantly or walking away is pure luck. flashman13 Friday #43

Define safety. littlemissmartypants Friday #18

There is a video shot in Kuwait of a pilot standing calmly immediately after landing Fiendish Thingy Friday #22

Define safely. littlemissmartypants Friday #23

And by the way, I can think of at least one person... littlemissmartypants Friday #25

Thank you for this info! nt City Lights Friday #7

While one would expect capturing and keeping alive to be the rational move for Iran's leadership RockRaven Friday #9

And some Iranians have had non-combatant loved ones killed, .... 70sEraVet Yesterday #68

I very much appreciate your non-video game description. democrank Friday #10

My brother flew both f15 and f16 in the first Iraq war Lifeafter70 Friday #11

Your post reminds me of the YouTube video PCIntern Friday #13

I have a friend who has actually ejected from an F-15. He said once is enough Callie1979 Friday #16

Thank you. niyad Friday #17

A uh-60 Blackhawk was also apparently hit. James48 Friday #19

The pilots are war criminals at this point Eddie Haskell 60 Friday #20

That's nonsense ornotna Friday #29

Pilots know the destruction they wield Eddie Haskell 60 Friday #31

When's the last time a US war was "declared"? EX500rider Friday #38

that's all true Eddie Haskell 60 Friday #39

Many war crimes are committed in all wars, declared or not EX500rider Friday #40

yep Eddie Haskell 60 Friday #42

Quite the unsuprorted assertion Torchlight Friday #54

Horseshit. 11 Bravo Friday #57

I know truth is uncomfortable Eddie Haskell 60 Yesterday #74

Loss of life is horrible. Loss of a highly trained, experienced specialist pilot is even worse. littlemissmartypants Friday #21

All I know is Trump has created a mess newdeal2 Friday #24

That's all you or any of us need to know. calimary Yesterday #65

Thank you! nt wiggs Friday #26

Thanks For The Info Coolgoober Friday #28

I have seen stories that the second guy is alive and back in Iraq now relayerbob Friday #33

Sheesh... I hope you're right. calimary Yesterday #64

Thank you for that horrifying but detailed description, AOG. Buddyzbuddy Friday #34

That ejection True Dough Friday #36

There are really no words, people. Just read it. Joinfortmill Friday #37

Rethuglicans are the worst enemy America has ever had. OMGWTF Friday #44

I would urge those fujiyamasan Friday #45

Interesting information but I stopped when his hand went through his glasses and into his face. I suspected AI. chowder66 Friday #55

Good catch. AZ8theist Yesterday #71

I thought maybe he's neurodivergent for a second. I checked below for the disclaimer chowder66 Yesterday #73

Thanks, I'll admit I didn't watch the whole thing fujiyamasan 22 hrs ago #75

Mostly correct RoseTrellis Friday #46

I would say BEFORE you can be even considered to hold the SECDEF position, you need to experience ALL the training level usaf-vet Friday #47

I'd be happy with someone loyal to the constitution Mysterian Friday #49

According to my brother the training doesn't end Lifeafter70 Friday #56

Don't forget, experience being waterboarded. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #62

Thanks for this, NotSoAverageOldGuy.. Permanut Friday #48

Ditto, Permanut. ancianita Yesterday #66

Trump and Hegseth are treating this like a Hollywood Movie 3825-87867 Friday #50

God bless you for putting the truth out orangecrush Friday #53

You do NOT 'land in the seat' RetiredParatrooper Friday #58

This message was self-deleted by its author wolfie001 Friday #61

My heart is heavy Puppyjive Yesterday #63

Iranian military personnel might treat a downed American pilot relatively well. cab67 Yesterday #67

Great post. Life is precious. Let's not forget. twodogsbarking Yesterday #70

It's upsetting that we haven't heard the condition of any of the other wounded or pilots Walleye Yesterday #72