schietstoel
A schietstoel, meaning "ejection seat" in Dutch, refers to a safety device designed to rescue a pilot from an aircraft by ejecting the pilot and their seat upwards or forwards, away from the aircraft, before the aircraft is abandoned. This system is typically deployed in situations where the aircraft is critically damaged or in imminent danger, such as mid-air collisions, engine failure at low altitude, or uncontrolled spins.
The basic principle of a schietstoel involves a pyrotechnic charge or a rocket motor that propels the
The development of ejection seats gained prominence during World War II as aircraft speeds and altitudes increased,