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Navy HGU-20/P Clamshell Flight Helmet....
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Navy HGU-20/P Clamshell Flight Helmet. An interesting design, made by Robert Shaw Controls Company and flight tested by the Navy from 1965 to 1971; it was also tested and used by the Air Force for the B-1A program. A modified version, called the Launch Entry Helmet, was used by NASA in the early Space Shuttle missions. It features a clear visor, a gray visor, ear cups, and an internal boom microphone; a single hose provides both electronic and oxygen connections. There is a "U. S. Navy" decal on the top front, but no other markings. This was designed as an integrated head protection helmet with an oxygen breathing system built-in, eliminating the need for a separate mask and providing improved retention under windblast. For all its advantages, there were problems with the design- it was too heavy during high-G maneuvers, the peripheral vision was inadequate, and there was a tendency to leak around the rubber seal. It was tested but eventually rejected making this a very scarce and desirable helmet to collectors. An example of this helmet is in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Very fine condition with minor wear.Auction Info
2012 May 12 Space Exploration Signature Auction - Dallas #6087 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2012
12th
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