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Russia: PPP Zvedva finalizes new suit for fifth generation pilots

Moscow, Russia - In addition to a new helmet and an ejection seat

The Russian Research and Development enterprise PPP Zvedza is completing the tests on a life support system for fifth generation pilots who will be at the commands of T-50 or PAK-FA military aircraft. This includes a jumpsuit, helmet and an innovative ejection seat. The suit will allow the pilot to withstand up to 9g; the helmet is much lighter and able to protect the pilot's head from shrapnel...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1135379
Rome, Italy, 11/08/2011 09:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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