Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited is a British manufacturer of ejection seats and safety-related equipment for aviation. The company was originally an aircraft manufacturer before becoming a pioneer in the field of ejection seats. The company's headquarters are in Higher Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, with other sites in France, Italy and the United States.
Gloster Meteor WA638, owned by Martin-Baker and used for ejection seat tests
Meteor WL419 is also used for ejection seat tests
Martin-Baker Ejection seat MK.GT5 in the Republic RF-84F Thunderflash 1961–1976
In aircraft, an ejection seat or ejector seat is a system designed to rescue the pilot or other crew of an aircraft in an emergency. In most designs, the seat is propelled out of the aircraft by an explosive charge or rocket motor, carrying the pilot with it. The concept of an ejectable escape crew capsule has also been tried. Once clear of the aircraft, the ejection seat deploys a parachute. Ejection seats are common on certain types of military aircraft.
Various ejection seats
Martin-Baker WY6AM ejection seat.
United States Air Force F-15 Eagle ejection seat test using a mannequin.
Seat on display at RAF Museum Cosford