Pressure Suit, Mark IV, Model 3

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Object Details

Manufacturer

B. F. Goodrich Co.

Summary

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.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19730864000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Materials

HT-1 Nomex, phenolic resin, nylon, steel, rubber/neoprene, neoprene-coated nylon, aluminum, phenolic resin

Dimensions

Approximate: 19.05 x 180.34 x 73.66cm (7 1/2in. x 5ft 11in. x 2ft 5in.)

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/nv9b2d25cc6-dc8f-4a0e-acb7-1e3dc69351c0

Record ID

nasm_A19730864000