MSV977 US Army National Guard Aircrew Survival Vest

MSV977

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MSV977 includes all the features found in the MSV971 and with the assistance of the Washington DC Army National Guard aircrew, it has been designed to carry a variety of required survival equipment and accessories.

Designed specifically for pilots and aircrew to be worn over flight suits, the Mustang Survival MSV977 is an inflatable flotation cell integrated into a survival vest. Providing a full 37 lbs. of buoyancy, the inflatable cell - available with manual inflation - is comprised of two independent chambers, separated by a fully integrated floating baffle system. This provides for an orally inflated reserve chamber in the event that the primary chamber becomes damaged.

Each vest is lightweight - approximately 3 lbs. unloaded, and contains specific customized pocket requirements for stowage of survival items such as rations or lights. The MSV977 is constructed from Nomex® fire resistant cover and fire resistant open mesh aramid material for lightweight comfort, minimizing heat stress. Three sizes of MSV977 are available, accommodating up to a 52 inch (132 cm) chest size. Individual fit is further aided by the adjustable chest strap and waist belt. As well, each vest is equipped with an integrated lifting harness for over water rescue by helicopter, and contains a buddy line and US Coast Guard approved SOLAS whistle.

SIN 633-21a

Features

Platforms: UH-60 Blackhawk and UH-1 Huey
LP stole: Long with zippered closure
LP color: Yellow
Outside pockets consist of 6 right side, 7 left side. 1 back with top loading lid-hinged zippered pockets, including pockets stacked on top of pockets
Inside pockets consist of 2 left side and 2 right side
Radio or beacon compatible: PRC-90 or PRC-112
Manual inflatable flotation cell
Provides 37 lbs (150N) Buoyancy which is more than twice the buoyancy needed for an average person to float
Made with Nomex® fire resistance fabric and mesh
Dual chamber system for emergency oral inflation in the event of damage to one chamber
Integrated lifting harness
Waist and chest adjustment straps
Buddy-line and SOLAS whistle
Weighs approximately 3 lbs unloaded
MA7160 replacement bladder available
MA7161 replacement cover available

** Export restrictions may apply, call for inquiry.

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Available Colors

Sage Green

MSV977

MSV977 Size Chart
	Chest (inches)	Chest (cm)
Medium	40" - 44"	102 - 112
Large	44" - 48"	112 - 122
Extra Large	48" - 52"	122 - 132

Download MSV971 Owner Manual

The MSV971 Owner Manual is a pdf file. If you are unable to open it you will need to download the latest FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Download MSV971 Specification Sheet

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Formula to Determine Buoyancy

If a man weighs 200 pounds on land, he only weighs 10 pounds in the water.

80% of the human body is water. Water in the body has no weight in the water.

200 pounds x 80% = 160 pounds
200 pounds – 160 pounds = 40 pounds

The human body is 15% fat, fat is lighter than water.

200 pounds x 15% = 30 pounds
40 pounds – 30 pounds = 10 pounds

A 200 pound person only weighs 10 pounds in the water.

A U.S.C.G. approved Type V vest is mandated to have 17.5 pounds of buoyancy.

If a man weighs 350 pounds on land, he only weighs:

80% of the human body is water. Water in the body has no weight in the water.

350 x 80% = 280 pounds
350 pounds – 280 pounds = 70 pounds

The human body is 15% fat, fat is lighter than water.

350 pounds x 15% = 52.5 pounds
70 pounds – 52.5 pounds = 17.5 pounds

A 350 pound person weighs 17.5 pounds in the water.

Mustang Survival Warranty and Repair Information

**Products not eligible for returns include: Re-Arm Kits, Custom Orders, Non Current and Non Stock Products, Discontinued Products and Inflatable PFD's purchased 6 months ago or longer.

The Mustang Survival Warranty and Repair information sheet is a pdf file. If you are unable to open it you will need to download the latest FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.