Strizh (space suit)

Strizh (Стриж meaning swift) is a space suit that was originally developed for the crew of the Soviet/Russian Buran-class orbiters.

The Strizh suits were constructed from olive drab colored nylon canvas with silver trim and lined with rubberized fabric and fitted with connectors for electrical, air and coolant umbilicals.

The sleeves had adjustable articulating cables fitted in the upper arms, while a support sling wrapped from chest to back by means of webbing belts and a metal harness.

Utility pockets on the suit's thighs were intended to hold survival gear, such as a folding knife, a pistol and other items.

[1] Name: Strizh Rescue Spacesuit[1] Derived from: Baklan full pressure suit Manufacturer: NPP Zvezda Missions: Used on mannequins on the unmanned space shuttle Buran flight 1K1[1] Function: Intra-vehicular activity (IVA) and Ejection Operating Pressure: 400 hPa (5.8 psi)[1] Suit Weight: 18 kg (40 lb)[1]