1/48 Metallic Details ACES II Ejection Seat #MDR48169

The 1/48 Metallic Details ACES II Ejection Seat (#MDR48169) is a highly detailed aftermarket upgrade designed to enhance modern 1/48 scale U.S. military aircraft models. The set includes precision 3D-printed parts that allow modelers to build one complete ACES II ejection seat, replacing simplified kit seats with a far more accurate and finely detailed representation. The parts capture the distinctive structure of the Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II (ACES II) system, including the seat frame, headrest assembly, and other fine details commonly seen in modern U.S. Air Force cockpits. The use of high-resolution 3D printing provides crisp detail and accurate scale thickness, making it an excellent upgrade for improving cockpit realism. The ACES II is one of the most widely used modern ejection seat systems and is designed to provide safe pilot escape across a wide range of flight conditions. Developed in the 1970s and manufactured by Raytheon Technologies (formerly Collins Aerospace), the system has been installed in numerous U.S. Air Force aircraft and has saved many pilots’ lives through its advanced escape capabilities. This seat is suitable for a variety of aircraft models equipped with the ACES II system, including: • A-10 Thunderbolt II • F-15 Eagle • F-16 Fighting Falcon • F-22 Raptor • F-117 Nighthawk • B-1 Lancer • WB-57 • B-2 Spirit The Metallic Details ACES II seat set is an excellent choice for modelers looking to enhance the cockpit detail of modern U.S. Air Force aircraft, providing a realistic and highly detailed centerpiece for any 1/48 scale cockpit build.