Author: Patrick Fitzgerald

Pulling G’s: The Forces that cause Fighter Pilots to go Unconscious Mid-Flight

Development of faster, more agile military aircraft is dependent on not only materials, fuel, and cost, it relies on pilots. Today, military aircraft force pilots to push their limits, constantly subjecting them to high G-forces, which can lead to hypoxia. Hypoxia occurs when the body does not get enough oxygen, causing symptoms that include unconsciousness, headaches, and tunnel vision.

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