RAF Jerkin System
UK
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British pressure suit, operational 1955. The RAF Jerkin System comprised a pressure vest used with a P/Q mask and anti-G suit. Several variations included unsleeved, sleeved and integrated garments proven for short term protection to 18 km.
Mk-1 Taylor and M.L. clam shell pressure helmets were used with the sleeved variant for short term protection to 30 km.
A helmet and a full trunk bladder extending down over the upper thighs - the RAF Jerkin - permitted higher breathing pressures for protection in higher altitudes, but for short periods. It was found that for exposures beyond a few minutes it was essential to add bladders to the legs and then to the arms, which brought on restriction of mobility.
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- Swedish Jerkin Swedish pressure suit, operational 1968. Partial coverage garment - two pressure flying suit with diaphragmatic bladder, used with high pressure mask equivalent to A-13 with Hardman kit.
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