Immersion Protection Garments

Maximum protection and survivability in over-water ejection

Beaufort’s Immersion Protective Garments (IPGs) are engineered to safeguard fast jet aircrew in the harshest maritime and climatic conditions. Developed through decades of expertise, they combine cutting-edge materials with ergonomic design to ensure safety, mobility, and comfort without compromising performance.

The Fast Jet IPG range delivers proven survivability for over-water operations, offering advanced thermal insulation, fire resistance, and rapid donning capability. From next-generation suits to mission-specific variants, our systems are trusted by air forces worldwide to keep crews protected and operational in critical environments.

Explore Our Leading Immersion Protection Solutions

The Next Generation IPG integrates advanced fabrics and design innovations to deliver maximum protection with reduced bulk. Offering superior insulation, flame resistance, and rapid donning capability, it represents the latest evolution in fast jet survival systems. Built for tomorrow’s aircrew, it ensures enhanced survivability in the most demanding over-water scenarios.

The FSK16 immersion suit offers advanced defence against hypothermia and fire, keeping aircrew protected during post-ejection immersion. Its ergonomic construction and breathable materials ensure comfort and mobility in high-stress environments. Developed for modern fast jet operations, the FSK16 provides dependable survivability when it matters most.

The Variant B IPG provides proven thermal and flame protection for fast jet pilots operating over water. Lightweight yet durable, it delivers essential flotation and insulation to maximise survival time until recovery. Designed for rapid donning and integration with aircrew survival systems, it ensures safety without compromising performance.

Key Features

Fast Jet aircrew protection capabilities for Front Line, Training and Red Air operations

We understand the unique AEA technical challenges presented by each platform, seat and life-support system configuration and work with customers to develop fully integrated and qualified equipment solutions that deliver unrivalled pilot safety, comfort, and performance.

Our Defence Services provide the support to allow you to concentrate on front line operations

We are highly experienced in developing service solutions specific to your requirements that include system design, qualification, provision of full equipment schedules, equipment maintenance, user / maintainer training and post-design services.

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