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Article: Boeing Completes Safety-of-Flight Testing of Life-Support System for F-22 Fighter Pilots
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- PR Newswire
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- May 22, 1997
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SEATTLE, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing has completed safety-of-flight testing of the life-support system to be worn by pilots during the F-22 fighter flight-test program.
"The F-22 life-support system will deliver superior performance," said Bob Barnes, F-22 vice president-program manager for Boeing. "It embodies a truly innovative, integrated life-support concept that provides F-22 pilots a level of protection that matches the F-22's flight capabilities."
The new life-support garment allows pilots to withstand high accelerations for longer periods of time. It also protects against the dangers of higher altitudes and faster ejection speeds.
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