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This is a US Navy pilot's pressure suit. The USN and B. F. Goodrich Company developed the Mark series of pressure suits during the 1950s. There were three models of the final Mark IV suit. Model 3 went into production in 1958 as standard high altitude issue for US Navy squadrons. The Mark IV, Model 3 featured enhancements in fit and ease of wearing, as well as substantially improved pressurization control. NASA obtained this suit for review in preparation for the Mercury program and selected it, with modifications to be the basis of the Mercury spacesuit.

NASA transferred this suit to the Museum in 1972.

 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: 19.05 x 180.34 x 73.66cm (7 1/2in. x 5ft 11in. x 2ft 5in.)
 Materials HT-1 Nomex, phenolic resin, nylon, steel, rubber/neoprene, neoprene-coated nylon, aluminum, phenolic resin
 Inventory Number A19730864000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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