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10 Ejection Seat Tests in Sloooowww Moooootion

From lighting strikes, to Mentos explosions, the bottom line is that everything is cooler in slow motion. In this case OObject has collected 10 ejection seat tests that are enjoyable to watch at any speed—but in slo-mo it's like watching a nerdy ballet of planes, fire and rockets. [OObject]

6:00 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
13,078 views, 7 comments

Latest by markarian: What the hell is OObject, anyway? more »

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Real Pilot Seat for Real Combat Flight Simulator Pilots

If you are a hard core combat flight simulator pilot with a spare $15,560, this completely-restored 1957 Mk. 5 ejection seat is a must. Manufactured by legendary Martin-Baker, who started work on ejection seats in 1934, this model can withstand 40 G deceleration loads and includes a canopy breaker for planes like the Grumman 9F-8T Cougar, one of the many air fighter that used it. The only bad thing is that it doesn't come "fully dressed," with cushions and harness, as you can see in the photo of the original seat after the jump.

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9:00 AM on Mon Mar 24 2008
By Jesus Diaz
7,388 views, 19 comments

Latest by YouCanEatMe: @Hello_Newman: Rig it to fire you through the skylight and into the pool. Hell, I'd pull the handle all more »