Object Details
Manufacturer
Arrowhead Products Manufacturing Co.
Summary
The Mark IV full pressure suit was developed for the U.S. Navy by the B.F. Goodrich Company in the 1950s. This version of the suit was manufactured by the Arrowhead Manufacturing Company as a competitor to the B.F. Goodrich suit.
The U.S. Air Force also authorized production of the U.S. Navy Mark IV for squadrons stationed in colder areas. It was tested to altitudes of 139,000 feet, and demonstrated its ability to overcome the problems associated with emergency ejection, immobility and manual pressurization.
NASA obtained this suit from the Navy for evaluation and testing purposes. NASA then transferred the suit to the Museum.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19750672000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Overall: Nylon, rubber impregnated nylon,
Dimensions
Overall: 5ft 5in. x 1ft 11in. x 6 1/2in. (165.1 x 58.42 x 16.51cm)
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_A19750672000