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But they have a point. 4 exit jettison handles were used for anual training and 3 failed - corrosion and complication of pulley system. Sliding is no option otherwise rear exits are blocked.
Sorry, but this is bollocks.
Each door has 2 jettison handles one inside and one outside. Even in case that the plastic plunger is blocked/stuck by corroded hardware you can always push the door away/outboard by force and it will fall off the airframe.
The jettison system is proven and works for over 30 years now and suddenly it becomes an issue?
And as 212man correctly pointed out, the plug doors slide forward.
