EVALUATION OF CREW MEMBER'S IMPROVED FIRE RESISTANT FLIGHT COVERALLS

Abstract

Flight coveralls made of an improved Nomex fire resistant material were evaluated by aviation units in Vietnam. If certain modifications are made, the fire resistant coverall tested is serviceable, maintainable, and acceptable for use by US Army aircrew members in Vietnam. Single layer Nomex has little better fire resistant qualities than chemically treated uniforms. Double-layer Nomex provides a significant increase in protection over other materials, treated or untreated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 1967
Accession Number
AD0814366

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People

  • Keith W. Oakes

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  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Aircrafts
  • Army
  • Clothing
  • Design Criteria
  • Fabrics
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Resistant Materials
  • Fires
  • Flight
  • Flight Clothing
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Night Flight
  • Questionnaires
  • Standards
  • Survival

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Materials Science