Aircrew IPG - Variant A | Beaufort Group

Aircrew IPG – Variant A

Immersion protection tailored for rotary-wing operations

The Aircrew Immersion Protective Garment (IPG) Variant A is specifically designed for rotary-wing and multi-role aircrew operating over water. Drawing on Beaufort’s decades of immersion suit expertise, it delivers flame resistance, thermal insulation, and waterproof protection in a lightweight, ergonomic design.

Variant A features integrated equipment pockets for operational practicality and is cut to provide maximum mobility in confined cabins. Manufactured from advanced tri-laminate fabrics, it reduces thermal burden while maintaining comfort, flexibility, and protection, ensuring crews stay safe, adaptable, and mission-ready in the harshest maritime environments.

Performance

Our aircrew solutions are engineered to deliver consistent performance across every mission profile. From high-speed manoeuvres to long-duration flights, they reduce fatigue, optimise mobility, and support peak effectiveness in the most demanding airborne environments.

Innovation

We harness advanced materials, ergonomic design, and integrated system architectures to redefine aircrew capability. By applying real-world insight to continuous development, we create adaptable solutions that set new benchmarks for efficiency, comfort, and operational versatility.

Protection

Every flight environment brings unique challenges. Our ensembles and equipment safeguard against thermal extremes, high-G forces, and mission hazards, ensuring aircrew are protected, resilient, and ready to perform at their best in any conditions.

Product Benefits

Mission Confidence:
Provides essential protection against cold-water immersion, fire hazards, and exposure, enabling aircrew to operate with assurance.

Enhanced Survivability:
Combines flame resistance, waterproofing, and buoyancy support in a single garment.

Comfort in Confined Cabins:
Ergonomic tailoring reduces fatigue and improves mobility during long missions

Operational Practicality:
Equipment pockets keep essential items accessible in flight and during emergencies.

Rapid Response:
Quick-donning capability ensures crews can be ready in critical time-sensitive scenarios.

Key Features

Rotary-Specific Design:
Purpose-built for rotary-wing and multi-role aircraft, ensuring operational effectiveness and protection tailored to over-water missions.

Flame-Resistant Protection:
Proven performance in flame tests and high-speed air blast, delivering essential protection against fire hazards during emergencies.

Unique Materials Science:
Lightweight, waterproof, inherently fire-resistant, and breathable construction reduces thermal burden while maintaining comfort in extended operations.

Ergonomic Cut:
Shaped at the knees, seat, and arms to maximise mobility and reduce fatigue in confined cockpits and long missions.

Integrated Storage:
Equipped with lower leg, arm, and thigh pockets (Variant A only), providing secure carriage of essential equipment in flight.

Rapid Donning:
Designed for fast and simple donning in under 60 seconds, supporting time-critical egress in emergencies.

Multiple Options:
Available with FR or non-FR waterproof socks, offering flexibility to match operational requirements and mission profiles.

Technical Specification

Application	Rotary-wing and non-fast jet over-water operations
Protection	Thermal insulation, flame resistance, waterproofing
Fabric	FR tri-laminate: woven face fabric, breathable laminate, Aramid lining
Donning Time	< 60 seconds
Design Features	Ergonomic cut at knees, seat, and arms; elasticated gusset for easier donning
Equipment Pockets	Lower leg, arm, and thigh
Sizes	24 standard sizes (5th–95th percentile)

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