Special Operations Vest
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Features:
The Special Operations Vest is based on our Helicopter Crew Vest with design features specific to the needs of Special Operations personnel. the vest is inflatable which is more comfortable to wear, has less bulk, and is easy to don. It has been designed to be comfortable while wearing a side arm and restraint straps in an aircraft cockpit. The flotation bladder is made of highly visible yellow fabric to facilitate sighting in water.
Standard features:
- independent twin cell configuration
- 3-layer NOMEX outer cover with Velcro™ closer
- knife
- custom pockets designed to hold the following: PRC-90 radio; HEEDS bottle holster; signal mirror; MK-13 flare; orange whistle
- two oral inflation tubes
- leg straps
- beaded handles for ease of inflation
- neck gusset for chafe protection
- fully adjustable for waist/chest sizes 42" - 68"
- 3-layer nylon cover with Velcroclosure
- mildew resistant 1.5" Mil-W-4088 webbing
- water activated TSO C-85 locator light
- reflective tape on flotation cell binding
Specifications:
APPROVAL COMPLIANCE | FAA/TSO C13d and UK CAA/ARO 1349 |
BUOYANCY | 38 lbs./17.24 kg |
INFLATION SYSTEM | 2 EACH 18 GM. CO2 cylinders |
WEIGHT | 2 lbs. 15 ozs. /1332 gms (approx) |
WEBBING | 1-1/2" nylon webbing per MIL-W-17337 |
FLOTATION CELL FABRIC | polyurethane-coated nylon per TSO C13d |
ENCAPSULATION COVER | NOMEX™ |
