F-22 Raptor Oxygen systems

[fatmal]

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fighter-jet-down-20111220,0,3566553.story

 

Computers start shutting down systems - including the main oxygen supply. A hypoxic pilot is then expected to reach under his seat and exert a 40lb pull of a small (US Silver-dollar sized) handle while wearing cold weather gear. Sounds like a poor design to me - first shutting down the oxygen, secondly not having a better, more obvious (or even automatic) backup.

 

You'd expect better at $412,000,000 each!

 

 

[Litespeed]

Unfortunately,

 

That is what I expect from the USA