Stuck canopy on an F-22 Raptor... and a portable handsaw...

datter

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This would suck;

F-22 03-041 Stuck Canopy
TSgt Robinson 1st MXG/MXQ

• On 10 April 06 at approximately 0815 aircraft 03-041 had a Red Ball for a canopy unlock indication. Attempts to clear the problems by cycling the canopy failed. The final cycling of the canopy resulted in it being in the down and locked position. The canopy would not cycle up form this position trapping the pilot in the cockpit. The aircraft subsequently ground aborted.

• Attempts to manually open the canopy were unsuccessful

• 27th AMU consulted Lockheed Martin and the F-22A System Program Office to determine alternate methods to open the canopy and extract the pilot

• After all maintenance options were exhausted, the canopy was cut by fire department personnel and the pilot was extracted at approximately 1315

• Trouble-shooting of the aircraft is in work

• Canopy replacement cost is $182,205

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More pics here

datter
 
isnt the canopy secured by explosive bolts that blow it open so you could edject from the aircraft? couldnt they jusr used those :\
 
DOGMA1138 said:
isnt the canopy secured by explosive bolts that blow it open so you could edject from the aircraft? couldnt they jusr used those :\
Presumably that would have caused more damage to the aircraft, and there may also still be some potential damage to the pilot.
 
At the price we pay for these, they'd better come with a "bumper-to-bumper" warranty.
 
zsouthboy said:
I love the pilot's WTF face.
His face is definitely classic. I hope they wheeled it into the shade at least :) Or maybe the climate control was still working. Otherwise it could have been pretty darn uncomfortable.


Ty said:
At the price we pay for these, they'd better come with a "bumper-to-bumper" warranty.
Yeah well at least it will make for some comedic relief eh :)
 
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