CSU-17/P PP & B Anti G Vest     

Aeromiltec CSU-17/P is a U.S. Air Force PP & G Vest is garment worn by fighter aircraft pilots to counteract positive chest G forces. It is a wraparound garment with an internal inflatable bladder which compresses the chest of the wearer during G induced flying maneuvers.The Anti G Vest consists of a Nomex aramid cloth outer shell which houses a bladder. The bladder system is constructed of polyurethane coated nylon and covers the pilot's chest .

The CSU-17/P PP & B Vest is interfaced with the anti g suit type CSU-20/P orCSU-13B/P to the pressure system of the aircraft which supplies pressure to the anti g suit.

The system contains five major components : the Combat Edge Helmet , Oxygen mask , PP & B Vest , oxygen manifold & the anti g suit.

Together these help the pilot efficiently perform up to 9 G positive. The helmet is of the type HGU-55CE which contains a pressurised bladder. This provides tensioning of the mask MBU-23/P at the onset of high G manoeuvers during tight combat maneuvers.

The helmet HGU-55CE is a Kevlar light weight  with close fitting shell & a wider frontal opening for better peripheral vision during high G maneuvers. The Combat Edge oxygen mask MBU-23/P gives pressurised breathing that switches in at a pre determined

G loads starting + 3.

The Torso Harness PCU-16/P  or PCU-15/P retains it’s original fittings . Underneath is a Nomex flight suit MIL-C-83141A  & Nomex gloves  GS/FRP-2 . Also included on the man mounted garments is the integrated Life Preserver & Survival Vest. Legg restraints to connect to Ejection seat retractor normally produced by Martin Baker Aircraft , Leg board for maps & flight boots with bullet proof soles . This is employed on F-22 and F-16 Combat Edge gear.