Striker helmet in ejection test

Marconi Electronic Systems has tested its Striker helmet during a high speed ejection of a mannequin from a McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom flying at 600kt (1,100km/h). Striker encompasses Marconi helmet technologies such as day/night vision systems and off-boresight targeting. Normally, ejection tests are from ground sleds, but an air test ...

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