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anti-g suit

/ˈænti dʒiː suːt/

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/ˈænti dʒiː suːt/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСпециализированная одежда, которую носят пилоты и астронавты, оказывающая давление на нижнюю часть тела, чтобы предотвратить скопление крови в ногах во время маневров с высокой перегрузкой, помогая сохранять сознание.

A specialized garment worn by pilots and astronauts that applies pressure to the lower body to prevent blood from pooling in the legs during high-G maneuvers, helping to maintain consciousness.

  1. Flight pressure garmentC2formal

    A specialized garment worn by pilots and astronauts to counteract the effects of high G-forces by preventing blood from pooling in the lower body.

    ruПротивоперегрузочный костюм

    • The pilot put on his anti-g suit before the high-speed maneuver.
    • Modern anti-g suits use inflatable bladders to apply pressure.
    • Without an anti-g suit, the pilot would have blacked out during the turn.