Helmet, Full Pressure, United States Navy

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Firewel Co.

Summary

This helmet was used during testing of a developmental, full pressure suit that was part of a series of pressure suits developed by B.F. Goodrich in the early and middle 1950s. One advanced feature of this suit was the zippered sizing adjustments and a bayonet-type neck disconnect to which the helmet was attached.

The US Navy, Naval Air Material Center transferred this helmet to the National Air and Space Museum in 1956.

Credit Line

Transferred from the US Navy, Naval Air Material Center, Philadelphia

Inventory Number

A19600198001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Exterior shell: Aluminum, fiberglass, paint, USN logo

Lining: Rubber, foam, leather, nylon, suede earpads

Hoses: Rubber, aluminum

Dimensions

3-D: 25.4 x 27.9 x 27.9cm (10 x 11 x 11 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/nv9eb8fdc64-a735-4583-a813-1c86e657d1c1

Record ID

nasm_A19600198001