Martin-Baker Mk. 2

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ejection seat
gptkbp:cabinType bubble canopy
gptkbp:crew_size aluminum alloy
zero-zero ejection seat
ejectable seat
pyrotechnic cartridge
gptkbp:currentStatus historical significance
gptkbp:deployedTo manual
gptkbp:design gptkb:James_Martin
pilot safety
gptkbp:firstFlight 1945
gptkbp:height 1.2 m
gptkbp:historicalContext post-World_War_II_aviation_safety
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first mass-produced ejection seat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Martin-Baker Mk. 2
gptkbp:influencedBy aviation safety standards
World_War_II_aircraft_safety_needs
gptkbp:inspiration pilot safety innovations
gptkbp:introduced 1945
gptkbp:involved over 1,000
gptkbp:isSubjectTo 1.2 m
up to 300 knots
rocket-assisted ejection system
pilot escape
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern ejection seat designs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Martin-Baker_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:maximumDepth 15,000 ft
gptkbp:maxSpeed Mach_0.9
gptkbp:notableFeature successful ejections in combat
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:British_military_aircraft
gptkbp:operationalRange up to 30,000 ft
gptkbp:patentCitation ejection seat technology
gptkbp:productionCompany 1940s
gptkbp:productionYears 1945-1955
gptkbp:rearAxle 30 degrees
gptkbp:relatedAircraft Gloster Meteor
gptkbp:relatedModel Martin-Baker_Mk._1
gptkbp:safetyFeatures high success rate
automatic activation
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Martin-Baker_Mk._3
gptkbp:supportRole gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:training pilot training programs
gptkbp:type rocket-assisted ejection seat
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:weight 75 kg
gptkbp:width 0.5 m