1/48 Metallic Details Martin-Baker GRU-7A Ejection Seat #MDR48217

The 1/48 Metallic Details Martin-Baker GRU-7A Ejection Seat (#MDR48217) is a highly detailed aftermarket upgrade designed for 1/48 scale jet aircraft models equipped with the Martin-Baker GRU-7A ejection seat. The set includes precision 3D-printed parts that allow modelers to build two complete seats, providing a far more accurate and finely detailed alternative to standard kit components. The parts reproduce the distinctive structure of the GRU-7A rocket-assisted ejection seat, including the seat frame, headrest assembly, and visible cockpit details commonly seen in naval fighter aircraft. High-resolution 3D printing provides crisp surface detail and scale-accurate thickness, making the seats ideal for open cockpit displays or highly detailed aircraft builds. The Martin-Baker GRU-7A was developed as a naval variant of the Martin-Baker Mk.7 ejection seat, designed for use in high-performance U.S. Navy aircraft. Known for its reliability and advanced escape capabilities, the system provided safe pilot ejection across a wide range of flight conditions and became a key safety component in several Cold War and modern jet aircraft. Aircraft equipped with GRU-7A or related Martin-Baker Mk.7 seat systems include: • EWR VJ 101 • Grumman A-6 Intruder • Grumman F-9 Cougar • Grumman F-14 Tomcat • Lockheed F-104 Starfighter • McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II • Northrop F-5 • Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler • Vought F-8 Crusader Set Features • Designed for 1/48 scale aircraft models • Includes parts to build 2 Martin-Baker GRU-7A ejection seats • High-resolution 3D-printed components • Accurate representation of the rocket-assisted GRU-7A seat • Ideal for Cold War and modern naval jet cockpit detailing This upgrade set is perfect for modelers looking to enhance the cockpit realism of 1/48 scale jet aircraft, providing highly detailed seats that become a focal point of the cockpit interior.