2 ADITI
To develop a Universal Anti-G Suit Test Rig (Portable) for effective testing of all types of Anti-G Suits in use across the fleets of Fighter aircraft of IAF at Field level
1. lndia is in the status of design, development and manufacturing of Advanced fighter aircraft in the very near future. With the success of indigenous super manoeuvrable LCA and recently inducted Rafale from foreign OEM, in the IAF Aircraft inventory, use of Correct Anti-G Suit (AGS) as a mandatory flying clothing cannot be overemphasized.
2. The AGS is a special garment worn by all the fighter aircrew to deal with the stresses of Acceleration in flight. The importance of using a correct and fully functional AGS during combat mission is paramount.
3. The Anti-G suits are required to be periodically inspected and tested for any wear and tear, degradation and effectiveness before being used by the fighter aircrew at Squadron level. However, the effectiveness of the Anti-G Suit cannot be tested visually, which requires a specific test rig to find out the following: -
a) Peak flow rate
b) Fill time
c) Time lag for filling
d) Total suit volume
e) Balance between Rt and Lt bladders
4. Unfortunately, the availability of the specified AGS Test Rig at Squadron level is a challenge.
5. In view of the above, it is necessary to have indigenous industrial capacity building towards development of a robust although portable and universal AGS Test Rig which can be placed at each Fighter Squadron as an aid to properly test the AGS in use for its maximum efficacy.
6. If not found feasible, technological solutions towards developing a Universal Anti-G-suit Test Rig can also be explored.