Object Details
- Summary
- This pressure helmet was was modified for experimental air-flow purposes, and was worn during testing of those features.
- The Apollo pressure helmet was a molded, polycarbonate shell with a bayonet base, bonded to the helmet neck ring, and was the male half of the suit neck-ring assembly. There were two configurations used on Apollo suits which were not interchangable, the earlier configuration was anodized blue, with the later configuration being anodized red.
- Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA.
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Manufacturer
- ILC Industries Inc.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA.
- Materials
- Pressure bubble: Polycarbonate
- Comfort Pad: Anodized aluminium, Beta cloth
- Neck Disconnect: Anodized aluminum
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 26.7 x 32.1 x 28.3cm (10 1/2 x 12 5/8 x 11 1/8 in.)
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
