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The system assures optimum seat height with espect to the height of the pilot. The adjustment system is controlled by an MP-150D electromecha-

nism, mounted on the KSM, the main element of which is the

D-22TF electric motor, which controls the vertical movement of the seat body, with a travel range of 100mm. Both extreme positions are defined

by limit switches. The system is controlled by the pilot using a switch on the left side of the cockpit.

The system includes the dual ejection handles with locking levers and a ball lock, which is connected to the seat ejection system by a cable. When

the system is in a tensioned state, the handles are locked by this ball lock in the seat bracket. When the locking levers (handles) are pressed and

they are pulled upwards, this movement is transferred via the gear to the shoulder strap mechanism and at the same time the hand limiters are

extended and the explosive charges for ejecting the cockpit canopy are activated via the traction system. After the canopy is jettisoned, the seat

ejection safety is overridden. When the handles are moved further, the ejection mechanism is unlocked and the seat itself is ejected.

The pilot's seat restraint system consists of a lap belt, operational and emergency shoulder harnesses, and leg restraints.

The lap belt restraint system is controlled by a lever located in front of the PPK semi-automatic devices on the right side of the seat shell.

Using a ratchet system, two ropes connected to the parachute straps can be controlled (shortened or lengthened).

7. Seat Height Adjustment System

8. Ejection System Control

9. The Systems that Secure the Pilot to the Seat

on Ejection

Schematic diagram of the KM-1M Seat Height Adjustment System

Detail of the right side of the seat with the body securing lever

and the semi-automatic parachute control systems.

1. Bracket on the seat pan

2. Electric mechanism of the seat height adjustment system

3. connection plug to the on board system of the aircraft

4. Bracket on the KSM

5. Up/Down switch

Abdominal securing lever

Combined PPK-1M Parachute

semi-automatic system for

arming the seat

Combined PPK

T-277

Parachute semi-automatic

system for arming the seat

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August 2025

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Editorial
Dear Friends, Welcome to the August newsletter editorial. New releases for August are on sale from today, and to the contrary, yesterday saw the end of the pre-order offer of the MiG-21F-13 in Czechoslovak service, on our e-shop. This is of course a very specific target item, strongly geared towards our home market and Czech and Slovak customers, but we still managed to get very decent numbers for pre-ordered kits. Although we do not have any orders from retailers yet, according to our experience, orders on the e-shop are approximately 20% of the total number, so it looks like we will produce and sell
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KM-1M EJECTION SEAT
The KM-1M ejection seat (abbreviation Kreslo Mikojan (Mikoyan Seat) – Type 1, with the second letter ‘M’ denoting modernized) and its modifications used in two-seat, combat trainers of the IM and UM designs was an integral part of a pilot's workspace, used in emergency situations where ejecting from MiG-21MF, bis, MiG-23MF, ML, MLD and BN series aircraft and their variants (namely two seat training versions) of the MiG-21UM and MiG-23U was necessary.
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Air War in Ukraine - Russian Airfields in Flames
The very first day of the observed period began with the largest Ukrainian attack on Russian military airfields since the start of the war. Between June 1 and June 30, several additional smaller successful attacks occurred. In total, dozens of aircraft were destroyed, including strategic bombers, making June 2025 arguably the worst month for Russian aviation since the end of World War II. During this period, the Ukrainian Air Force lost only one aircraft—a highly valuable F-16, along with its pilot.
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In the midst of the atolls
Some fighter units in the Pacific, such as the 15th Fighter Group, had their combat careers interrupted by long periods without engaging the enemy. This unit, then designated the 15th Pursuit Group, was part of the defense of the Hawaiian Islands at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It operated a mix of P-36 and P-40B aircraft and consisted of the 45th, 46th, and 47th Pursuit Squadrons. Pilots from the 46th and 47th PS claimed ten confirmed kills, one probable, and two damaged Japanese aircraft. Among the few pilots from the 45th PS who managed to get airborne was Francis “Gabby” Gabreski, who would later become the most successful U.S. fighter ace in the European Theater. You can learn more about this tragic day in the article by Carl Molesworth in INFO Eduard magazine, 12/2021.
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Comparison of P-40N and P-40E kits, Eduard 1/48
The Royal Class edition of the P-40N kit in 1/48 scale didn't stay in our warehouse for long. This version is one of the most popular of all P-40s, mainly thanks to its colorful paint scheme and attractive prototypes. The P-40N is also being released as an August limited edition kit called "15,000th," and interest in it is also enormous. Below, I would like to introduce this sought-after new product to our readers. Together, we will look at the design of the new parts that have been designed for the N version and compare them with the already released and well-known P-40E kit.
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Tail End Charlie - The Legacy of "The Few"
In July 1940, when Nazi Germany launched its air offensive against Britain, only a few thousand RAF pilots and ground personnel stood between freedom and tyranny. By the end of October 1940, more than 1,500 of them had paid the ultimate price, and over 50,000 civilians were killed or wounded during the battle. Eighty-five years later, the story of “The Few” and their extraordinary bravery still resonates, not just in history books, but in the skies over Britain.
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Editorial
Aerial War in Ukraine
In the midst of the atolls
From giants to dwarves
Markins for 15,000th 1/48
Markings for P-40N Warhawk 1/48
Markings for Eyes of the Fleet 1/72
Markings for Bf 109G-10 ERLA 1/72
Tail End Charlie

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