http://www.jets.dk/cs/forums/22/ShowForum.aspxComments and suggestions to our site ?en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60526.2668)http://www.jets.dk/cs/forums/thread/9759.aspxFri, 05 Nov 2010 03:36:20 GMTa23efcf1-9e75-4ff9-be18-cd9cb68b9485:9759milpilot0http://www.jets.dk/cs/forums/thread/9759.aspxhttp://www.jets.dk/cs/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=22&PostID=9759<P>The wire is actually a detonation chord.&nbsp; During the ejection sequence, the chord fractures the canopy allowing the pilot to safely eject through it.&nbsp; Some jets, like the F-16, don't have detonation chords and have to blow the canopy completely off first before the seat can safely eject from the aircraft.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P>http://www.jets.dk/cs/forums/thread/9130.aspxThu, 15 Apr 2010 19:46:17 GMTa23efcf1-9e75-4ff9-be18-cd9cb68b9485:9130dtvonly0http://www.jets.dk/cs/forums/thread/9130.aspxhttp://www.jets.dk/cs/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=22&PostID=9130Hi.&nbsp; Just curious...I have seen many jet fighter canopy with some sort of wire frame at the (inside) top of the canopy.&nbsp; See AV-8 Harrier or T-45 canopy.&nbsp; What is this wire frame for?&nbsp; Thanks.<br>