Originally Posted by
Machinbird
Regarding the possibility of bailing out of a large jet aircraft, yes, it is possible, but just about has to be properly built into the aircraft to have a chance of real success.
More than 40 C-135s of assorted variants were lost between service entry and the point in 2008 when crew stopped carrying parachutes.
Not a single crew member aboard any of those 40+ aircraft bailed out.