Mission

The seat endurance program will provide for the development, integration and evaluation of ejection seat endurance improvements in T-45, F/A-18A-F, EA-18G, EA-6B and AV-8B/TAV-8B aircraft. Using current technology and leveraging off current programs, new cushion systems will reduce aircrew fatigue especially during long duration flights, while maintaining ejection performance.

Description

The seat endurance improvements will incorporate energy-absorbing seat cushions into each ejection seat. The seat endurance system will increase aircrew endurance and mission effectiveness by providing improved pressure distribution, thermal management, and improved moisture absorption while maintaining critical seat performance requirements.

Specifications

Primary Function: Reduce Aircrew Fatigue
Contractor: Martin Baker/Goodrich
Initial Operational Capability: All Variants FY11
Current No. of Deployed Systems: 152 NACES (F/A-18) variant, 36 SJU-5/6 variant

Program Status

Navy Abbreviated Acquisition Program