The Mark IV full pressure suit was developed for the U.S. Navy by the B.F. Goodrich Company in the 1950s. This version of the suit was manufactured by the Arrowhead Manufacturing Company as a competitor to the B.F. Goodrich suit.
The U.S. Air Force also authorized production of the U.S. Navy Mark IV for squadrons stationed in colder areas. It was tested to altitudes of 139,000 feet, and demonstrated its ability to overcome the problems associated with emergency ejection, immobility and manual pressurization.
NASA obtained this suit from the Navy for evaluation and testing purposes. NASA then transferred the suit to the Museum.
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
Arrowhead Products Manufacturing Co.
Dimensions
Overall: 5ft 5in. x 1ft 11in. x 6 1/2in. (165.1 x 58.42 x 16.51cm)
Materials
Overall: Nylon, rubber impregnated nylon,
Inventory Number
A19750672000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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