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Martin-Baker exhibits for first time at IDEX

Martin-Baker is exhibiting for the very first time at IDEX - taking place today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE (20th–24th February) - showcasing its very latest US18E Ejection Seat that is being Qualified for the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft.

Image courtesy Martin-Baker

Production deliveries have started for the first three customers for the new Martin F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft, while 20 more customers are considering Seat retrofit into earlier F-16 aircraft Blocks.

The US18E is derived from the US16E Seat installed into the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, which has 7 lives saved to date.

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For the first time, the US18E will enable F-16 aircrew to safely eject while wearing Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD).

The accommodation weight range has been expanded over the legacy seat to include both lighter female and heavier male aircrew – truly Gender neutral.

Offering substantial maintenance manpower reductions by its modular design. The US18E can be easily removed and installed without removing the F-16 canopy.

 

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With some 7,690 aircrew lives saved to date, the US18E builds on the Martin-Baker legacy for tried and tested escape system design, to advance the state-of-the art.

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