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-Helmets & Headwear
Manufacturer
Gentex Corporation
Physical Description
United States Air Force Type HGU-22/P Protective Flying Helmet; white plastic with sliding sun visor; white plastic cover for visor with red, white, and blue checker board pattern reflextive tape on cover; white nylon adjustable chin strap with snap; white rubber edge; plug for earphones and microphone on left sidge; steel brackets for oxygen mask bayonet clips on each side; manufacturer's tag with black letter text "HELMET SHELL, FLYING, HGU-22/P MIL-H-83147 (USAF) LARGE F41608-75-C-0364 GENTEX CORP." on rear center.
Dimensions
3-D (L x W x H): 21.6 × 25.4 × 26.7cm (8 1/2 × 10 × 10 1/2 in.)
Overall: 25.4 × 27.9 × 22.9 × 78.7cm (10 in. × 11 in. × 9 in. × 2 ft. 7 in.)
Materials
Shell: Plastic
Lining: Leather
Visor: Plastic
Inventory Number
A19790144000
Credit Line
Transferred from the Department of the United States Air Force
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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