11. The F-22 Has the Same Ejection Seat Used In The F-15 & F-16
While new seats for the F-22 Raptor were researched, like its F-15 & F-16 predecessors, the F-22 Raptor ended up utilizing a McDonnell Douglas ACES II (Advanced Concept Ejection Seat). While most ACES IIs incorporated into an aircraft use connected firing handles to trigger the canopy jettison systems (pulling either work), the F-16 & F-22 only use one handle. Due to the room available in the cockpit, the handle was placed under the pilot’s legs.