This oxygen mask was manufactured in 1958. There are two Type Numbers associated with this mask: MBU-3/P and MS-22001. This was worn with a U. S. Air Force Type HGU-2A/P flying helmet.
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
EQUIPMENT-Breathing Devices
Manufacturer
Acushnet Co.
Physical Description
United States Air Force and Navy Type MBU-3/P Pressure breathing Oxygen Mask; green rubber face mask with green rubber oxygen hose; gray hard fiber nose piece; internal microphone with black cord; green nylon staps with button snaps and clips; embossed text on nose "PRESSURE BREATHING, MASK OXYGEN, SIZE MEDIUM"; embossed text on mask "ACUSHNET, PROPERTY U.S. GOVERNMENT"; white stencil text on microphones "USAF S/N5509-1660-692-3943"; bayonet type clips.
Dimensions
Overall: 2 ft. × 6 in. × 5 in. (61 × 15.2 × 12.7cm)
3-D (L x W x H): 64 × 18cm (2 ft. 1 3/16 in. × 7 1/16 in.)
Materials
Overall: Rubber
Staps: Nylon
Inventory Number
A19790545000
Credit Line
Donated by Capt. Ben H. Allen
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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