Helmet, Flying, Protective, Type HGU-22/P, United States Air Force

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Gentex Corporation

Physical Description

United States Air Force Type HGU-22/P Protective Flying Helmet; white plastic with sliding sun visor; white plastic cover for visor with red, white, and blue checker board pattern reflextive tape on cover; white nylon adjustable chin strap with snap; white rubber edge; plug for earphones and microphone on left sidge; steel brackets for oxygen mask bayonet clips on each side; manufacturer's tag with black letter text "HELMET SHELL, FLYING, HGU-22/P MIL-H-83147 (USAF) LARGE F41608-75-C-0364 GENTEX CORP." on rear center.

Credit Line

Transferred from the Department of the United States Air Force

Inventory Number

A19790144000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Shell: Plastic

Lining: Leather

Visor: Plastic

Dimensions

3-D (L x W x H): 21.6 × 25.4 × 26.7cm (8 1/2 × 10 × 10 1/2 in.)

Overall: 25.4 × 27.9 × 22.9 × 78.7cm (10 in. × 11 in. × 9 in. × 2 ft. 7 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv990840a23-7e21-4ef2-9c6d-c659243d1354

Record ID

nasm_A19790144000