Collins Aerospace engineers have incorporated technology improvements, while retaining the proven performance of the legacy ACES II®, to create the next generation ACES 5® ejection seat. Rigorous testing of ACES 5® has been conducted to validate the seat’s performance, reliability, and compliance with the latest safety requirements.

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Get an up-close perspective of the aircrew ejection process and key actions that happen at each stage

ACES 5® Ejection Sequence

In the moment aircrew need it most, ACES 5® is there. Experience a step by step demonstration of ACES 5’s next generation technology and how it enables those born to fly, to live to fly again.

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Protection system stowed

GR7000 main recovery parachute provides lower descent and oscillation rates

Passive head and neck protection exceeding F-35 requirements with <5% risk of major injury.

Passive arm restraints

CKU-5C rocket catapult provides “softest ride” available; spinal injury rate of 1%

Passive leg restraints

Protection system deployed

GR7000 main recovery parachute provides lower descent and oscillation rates

Passive head and neck protection deployed. Exceeds F-35 requirements with &lt;5% risk of major injury.

Passive arm restraints deployed

CKU-5C rocket catapult provides &#8220;softest ride&#8221; available; spinal injury rate of 1%

Passive leg restraints

Multi-Platform Compatibility

Lockheed Martin F-16

Boeing F-15

Northrop Grumman B-2

Lockheed Martin F-22

Rockwell B-1

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Currently providing support to 29 air forces worldwide, with an installed fleet of thousands of ACES II® and hundreds of ACES 5® seats.

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