USSR Soviet AIR Force Mig Pilot Flight Suit VK3M Size P1

  

USSR Soviet (Russian) Red Army USSR Air Force Pilot Flight Suit VK3M. By purchasing this product, you ONLY receive a COSTUME! The photo also shows a helmet and boots - these are not for sale and are not included in the set! Original made in USSR in the 80's.

Designed for pilot height 155-165 centimeters. Size Bust (pilot): 85-96 centimeters. Pilot's waist circumference: 67-78 centimeters.

The VK-3M is a one piece suit designed to regulate a pilot's temperature as the aircraft travels over a variety of environments. 60-90 minutes at temperature extremes. It performs this task by venting warm or cool air through a number of air ducts that permeate the suit. For this reason it is called a??????????????????? The range of temperatures which the suit is effective can be seen in the table at right.

Unlike other flight suits, the VK-3M is not worn on its own, but over other types of flight suits. This is most commonly done in conjunction with the various VKK pressure suits which have no form of temperature regulation. The VK-3M is made out of a lightweight material and both rugged and comfortable to wear. Donning the suit is done by stepping into the trouser portion then pulling the suit up over the shoulders.

The main zipper is then pulled up which secure the suit. Once the pilot enters the aircraft, the hoses on the left side of the suit are plugged into the plane's environmental system, which pumps air into it to keep the pilot comfortable. There is also a large opening near the waist which is used when it is worn over a pressure suit equipped with hoses. This gap allows the inner suit's hoses to be attached to the aircraft without interference. VK-3m suits are marked on the inside near the zipper on the right shoulder.

The label typically has three lines. The first of which lists the name of the suit (in this case VK-3M). The second line lists the serial number of the particular suit.

While the final line lists the size of the suit.