Development of a full coverage, lightweight, airworthy, Anti-G suit to provide protection up to 9 Gz automatically, without straining by the pilot.

The current Anti-G suits provide protection up to 6 Gz. While aircraft are capable of 9 Gz. The gap between 6-9 Gz is covered by the pilot's straining. This results in an ever present danger of G-induced loss of consciousness, wavering of attention from the task at hand, fatigue especially when several Gz is to be sustained and abandoning of a situation of advantage, in the event of a grey-out.

The Anti-G Suit (AGS) will consist of a full coverage garment, covering the entire torso, legs and arms. The head and neck, hands and feet will not be enclosed in the garment. The garment will be pressurized using inflatable bladders.

Developing of the AGS would entail the following-

Selection of a suitable fabric, that is:

• Breathable.
• Non-stretchable.
• Durable.
• Non-friable.
• Light weight.
• Wearable.
• Gentle on the skin.

Design and Development of a bladder system that is:

• Lightweight.
• Correctly sized for adequate protection.
• Correctly positioned for adequate protection.
• A correct number for adequate protection.
• Designed and placed so that undue heat load is not applied on the pilot.
• Designed for pilot comfort.

Stitching and fitment:

• Snug fitment for adequate protection.
• Adjustable fitment so as to reduce the logistic challenge.
• Tear proof stitching.

Integration with the existing Anti-G system of the aircraft of the IAF.

Future expectation from the prototype/ Technology developed

If the technology is successful, it would be a game changer for combat effectiveness in the IAF, providing a definite military edge over the adversary.