This full pressure suit was made by B.F. Goodrich for the U.S. Navy in the early 1960s, and is considered to be the forerunner of the Mercury spacesuit.
The suit was designed primarily for the pilot who was flying high altitude aircraft. It is a two-layer suit with a rubber bladder on the interior and a green nylon exterior. It was not equipped with integrated or specialized boots, and the pilot wore leather boots.
Transferred from NASA in 1970.
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
Approximately: 62 inches long x 20 inches wide x 9 inches deep. (157.48 x 50.8 x 22.86cm)
Materials
Exterior: Nylon, anodized aluminum
Zippers: Brass, cotton
Interior: Rubber/neoprene
other: HT-1 Nomex, nylon, Steel, phenolic resin, anodized aluminum, brass, Rubber/Neoprene
Inventory Number
A19710038000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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