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.
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
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Dimensions
Approximate: 56 inches long x 29 inches wide x 12 inches deep (142.24 x 73.66 x 30.48cm)
Materials
Exterior: Rubber, Cotton, nylon
Interior: Rubber, steel, aluminium
Other: Brass
Inventory Number
A19600198000
Credit Line
Transferred from the US Navy, Naval Air Material Center, Philadelphia
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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