Egress System
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-15
50,000
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE
MODE
5
(4.80 + t SEC)*
(4.95 + t SEC)**
20,000
18,000
MEDIUM ALTITUDE MODE
16,000
MODE
4
(2.90 SEC)*
12,000
(3.05 SEC)**
LOW ALTITUDE
MODES
8,000
MODE
MODE
MODE
1
2
3
4,000
(0.45 SEC)*
(1.10 SEC)*
(1.30 SEC)*
(0.32 SEC)**
(1.25 SEC)**
(1.45 SEC)**
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
AIRSPEED (KIAS)
* Parachute deployment time after initial seat movement.
** Drogue bridle release time after initial seat movement.
t = Time interval between 4.80 seconds
and fall to 18,000 feet.
Figure 6: MODES OF OPERATION
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