Object Details
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Summary
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.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19710038000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Exterior: Nylon, anodized aluminum
Zippers: Brass, cotton
Interior: Rubber/neoprene
other: HT-1 Nomex, nylon, Steel, phenolic resin, anodized aluminum, brass, Rubber/Neoprene
Dimensions
Approximately: 62 inches long x 20 inches wide x 9 inches deep. (157.48 x 50.8 x 22.86cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19710038000