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[[File:FighterImage_Draeger suit from the side.jpeg|thumb|right|Pilot with Draeger suit in Ho 229]] | [[File:FighterImage_Draeger suit from the side.jpeg|thumb|right|Pilot with Draeger suit in Ho 229]] | ||
| − | A combat uniform for pilots to allow them to resist centrifugal forces in maneuvers better. It prevents blackouts and loss of consciousness. | + | A combat uniform for pilots to allow them to resist centrifugal forces in maneuvers better. It prevents blackouts and loss of consciousness (LOC). |
Active service of the suits started in WW2 in great numbers with the USAAF and after the war with RAF & RN jet pilots. | Active service of the suits started in WW2 in great numbers with the USAAF and after the war with RAF & RN jet pilots. | ||
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| + | == Media == | ||
| + | <!--Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.--> | ||
| + | {{Youtube-gallery|JVqOmM_IrLY|'''The Shooting Range #17''' - ''Science of War'' section at 03:04 discusses G-forces & G-LOC.}} | ||
[[Category:Modules_and_modifications]] | [[Category:Modules_and_modifications]] | ||
Revision as of 20:58, 15 May 2020
A combat uniform for pilots to allow them to resist centrifugal forces in maneuvers better. It prevents blackouts and loss of consciousness (LOC).
Active service of the suits started in WW2 in great numbers with the USAAF and after the war with RAF & RN jet pilots.
Media
The Shooting Range #17 - Science of War section at 03:04 discusses G-forces & G-LOC.
