G-suit modified to fit women pilots have been tested

Five U.S. Air Force women fighter pilots recently tested a modified Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suits (ATAGS) at Eglin Air Force Base last month.


The ATAGS or G-suit was altered to fit women and various body types.

Flying in F-16D with the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, the women flew low- and high-G basic fighter maneuvers and specific profiles to evaluated the new suit based on comfort and performance.

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