CSU-15 A/P MIL-A-8475-01-536-71 USN
CSU-15 A/P is a US Navy Anti-G suit is a distributed latest US Government issue product , a garment worn by fighter
pilots to counteract positive head to foot G forces. It is a wraparound
garment with an internal inflatable bladder which compresses the waist
and legs of the wearer during G induced flying maneuvers.The Anti-G Suit
consists of a Nomex aramid cloth outer shell which houses a bladder.
The bladder system is constructed of polyurethane coated nylon and
covers the abdomen, thighs and calves.
The Anti-G Suit, CSU-15 A/P , consists
of a fire-resistant sage green aramid cloth outershell which houses a
bladder. It is cut away at the buttocks, groin and knees. The outer
shell has waist and leg entrance slide fasteners, six adjustment lacing
areas with lacing covers, and two easily detached leg pockets with slide
fastener closures.
The
inner bladder system is constructed of polyurethane coated nylon and
covers the abdomen, thighs and calves. The bladder system is fitted with
a hose for connecting directly to the aircraft Anti-G system.
The CSU-15 A/P which has great similarity to anti g suit CSU-13B/P though with a longer air hose connector and is
fitted and adjusted to the aircrew on a best-fit basis. The cords shall
be laced in the same direction as the applicable lacing cover slide
fastener closure.
The CSU-15 A/P is
fitted and adjusted to the aircrew on a best-fit basis,is normally worn under USN Immersion Suit ( Dry Suit ) . The cords shall
be laced in the same direction as the applicable lacing cover slide
fastener closure.
MIL-DTL-83406D & MIL-A-8475-01-536-71xx
Shell Fabric:
Nomex III Aramid Cloth
Sage Green
Bladder Fabric:
Polyurethane Coated Nylon
Waist and leg entrance zipper fasteners.
Bladders located at the abdomen, thighs and calf area.
Cord lacing fit adjustment with lacing covers.
Detachable leg pockets.
Leather reinforced shin pockets and shroud knife pocket.
CSU-15 A/P SIZES / NSN's
8475-01-536-7179 (small-regular)
8475-01-536-7178 (small-long)
8475-01-536-7180 (medium-regular)
8475-01-536-7182 (medium-long)
8475-01-536-7183 (large-regular)
8475-01-536-7185 (large-long)
8475-01-536-7188 (large-Xlong)