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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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