This is a United States Navy Mark IV pressure suit glove. The Navy contracted with the B. F. Goodrich Company (BFG) to make these high-altitude aviation suits during the 1950s. The full-pressure suit allowed American pilots to fly at extremely high altitudes. When NASA began to develop their human spaceflight program, Mercury, they adapted these suits for use in spacecraft.
NASA transferred this pressure glove to the Museum in 1970.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Subcontractor
Kollsman Instrument Company
Dimensions
Overall: 10.2 x 10.2 x 27.9cm (4 x 4 x 11 in.)
Materials
Nylon, neoprene-coated nylon, aluminum, rubber/neoprene, leather, brass, steel
Inventory Number
A19710781001
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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