1000S Rear Aircrew J-Don

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1000S Rear Aircrew J-Don

1000S Rear Aircrew J-Don Immersion Suit

Advanced design and fabric enhance flying performance and comfort for helicopter rear aircrew. The outer shell of the suit is waterproof, breathable and inherently flame retardant, while the thermal lining uses phase change materials to combat thermal stress and increases wearer comfort. The ergonomic design and advanced technologies allow the pilot to focus, unhindered, on the task at hand. 4-hour certified.

Material: GoreTex Farnborough 3L Antistatic

Lining: Separate lightweight thermal liner

Adjustments: Elastic in back waist

Main zipper type: Metal J-shaped closedPU/Plastic, closed

Neck seal: Neoprene glide skin

Fit / Ergonomics: Industry's widest range

Colour: 290 Orange

Reflective material: IMO Solas

Pockets: Chest pocket

Hood: Detachable neoprene, in pocket on thigh

Gloves: 5-finger neoprene in sleeve pocket

Firing mechanism: Water activated, UML ProSensor Elite

Boots / socks: Socks

Boot gaitor: Yes, with room for knee pad

Reinforcement knee: Additional layer of reinforcement material

Reinforcement in seat: Additional layer of reinforcement material

Wrist seals: Neoprene

Braces (elastic adjustable): No

Ventilation: 2 automatic air release valves

Compatibility: Yes, ETSO with ETSO lifejacket

Thermal protection with lining/inherent insulation: 4 hours (ISO 2012 Class B less than 2°C watertemp)

Service interval (standard):1 year (ETSO personal suit)

Certifications: ETSOETSO 2C503 (Helicopter flight suit)

Type of suit: Pilot/Crew suit

Padding: With knee-pad in neoprene

  • J-zip w/separate neck seal

  • Anti-microbial lining that integrates NASA-developed technology to facilitate thermal regulation - providing increased comfort and survivability in water

  • Produced in Gore-Tex Farnborough ( Nomex with Antistatic)

  • Ergonomic design that has been tested on all major aircraft types

  • Reinforcement panels on the knees/seat/elbows and with knee pad inserts

  • Light stick pockets

  • Elastic and comfortable glide skin neoprene sealsMk.1 Line Cutter

  • Air release valves on both sleeve/shoulders which ensure that the suit is ventilated to enhance in water mobility.