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This suit has the designation A4-H, and was manufactured for Hamilton Standard by the International Latex Corporation in 1964. The A4-H series of suits were constructed in 1964, and were the second series of Apollo developmental/training suits.

A4-H suits came in two configurations. Those with a white cover-layer were for training purposes only, and those with an aluminized covering were for vacuum chamber thermal testing in addition to ground training.

This suit has gloves, and was transferred to NASM from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1976.

 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-Pressure Suits Contractor Hamilton Standard
 Manufacturer ILC Industries Inc.
 Dimensions Approximate: 5ft x 2ft x 10in. (152.4 x 60.96 x 25.4cm)
 Materials Exterior: HT-Nylon, leather, polyester, anodized aluminum
Interior: Rubber, rubber/neoprene compound, nylon, polyester
Other: Plastic, steel, brass, velcro
 Inventory Number A19820436000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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