Pressure Suit, Mark II, Model 'R', USN
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- B. F. Goodrich Co.
- Summary
- This developmental, full pressure suit was part of a series of pressure suits developed by B.F. Goodrich in the early and middle 1950s. The advanced features of this suit included the ability of the wearer to walk erect and sit while the suit was pressurized. This feature was developed as earlier suits had a tendency to open a gusset zipper while seated in an aircraft, and this was difficult to close. Another feature was the zippered sizing adjustments and a bayonet-type helmet/neck disconnect.
- The US Navy, Naval Air Material Center transferred this suit to the National Air and Space Museum in 1956.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the US Navy, Naval Air Material Center, Philadelphia
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19600198000
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Exterior: Rubber, Cotton, nylon
- Interior: Rubber, steel, aluminium
- Other: Brass
- Dimensions
- Approximate: 56 inches long x 29 inches wide x 12 inches deep (142.24 x 73.66 x 30.48cm)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19600198000
Full pressure suit of heavy green, pleated fabric with gloves, green rubber boots with lacing adjustments. Bearings in arms - developmental BFG suit..
