Why is the detcord on canopies wavy?

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We know that the wavy lines on the canopy are detcord, to shatter the glass in case of ejection.

Why are they wavy?

Perhaps it shatters a larger area per cord? – Cpt Reynolds Jan 23 '19 at 16:22 — Cpt Reynolds, Jan 23 '19 at 16:22

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 30 '19 at 23:03

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Possibly to shatter the canopy into smaller fragments. Straight dets might just detach a large proportion, possibly leading to unwanted severe secondary strikes on ejecting aircrew.

answered Jan 30 '19 at 23:03

Lokwyr

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Why is the detcord on canopies wavy?

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