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59. It actually has changed

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 07:52 PM

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That restriction was with the Martin Baker ejection seats in the F-4. The ACES2 seats in F-15, F-16 and A-10s doesn't have that limit. Don't know about the newer aircraft like the F-22 and F-35.

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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