Originally Posted by
Tashengurt
Having worked on the developnent AEA for Typhoon in the mid nineties, well before it was called Typhoon, I'd be interested to see what stuck and what changed.
I've had a look at the kit at airshows so I know the FCAGTs stayed. I wonder if the inflatable socks are still used or the inflatable bladder in the helmet. Or was that Combat Edge? Can't recall.
The socks were still part of the kit, although I only know of one pilot that used them, FCAGT (speed jeans) and the inflatable bladder in the Flight Jacket (Life Preserver) stayed, as did the much improved IPG/CWIg (goon suit) and inner layers. The Anti-G kit certainly improved life for those pulling +9G, and must be due a mid-life update now that lighter/superior/wear resistant FR materials and manufacturing methods are available.