PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF LIFE SUPPORT AREA IN THE U-2R

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP75B00285R000200070015-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 8, 2007
• Sequence Number: 15
• Publication Date: February 4, 1966
• Content Type: MF

Approved For Release 2007/05108: CIA-RDP75B00285R000200070015-7
2216-66
opy~ of ~i
4 February 1966
F~ F~EIEI C.~IPLETED
MEMORANDUM FOR Chairman, U-2R Evaluation Board
SUBJECT Preliminary Evaluation of Life Support
Area in the U-2R.
Since this report does not deal with all aspects of
life support equipments, the evaluation is in two parts.
Part I evaluates proposals specifically mentioned and
Part II mentions requirements that would necessarily go
into new U-2 aircraft. '
Part I
Although the cockpit depth and width are going to be
increased an average of four inches, there is no mention
of increasing its length. An increase in length is mandatory
to insure knee clearance of the windshield at the time of
ejection.
The maximum .altitude cruise capability of 13'.6 hours and
maximum range cruise capability of 17.1 hours, dictates a
review of man's ability to function efficiently in a cockpit
environment over such a long period of time.
Part II
Not mentioned in the report but well within the present
state-of-the-art are the following requirements:
a. A zero-zero escape system.
b. A stabilizing device for the man during
fall after ejection from high altitude.
c. Thirty-five foot parachute canopy.
SECR:kT
Approved Far Release 2007105!08 : CIA-RDP75BOfl285R000200070015-7
 __ ,
Approved For Release 2007/05108: CIA-RDP75B002~5R000200070015-7
SECRET
2216-66
d. Leg retractors and a torso retractor.
e. A full pressure suit.
It is recommended that a study be made of the possibility
of incorporating a capsule type escape system.
ASD/OSAJ
Distribution:
1-6 - Addressee
7 - D/TECH/OSA
8 - AD/TECH/OSA
9 - ASD/OSA
10 - chrono
11 - RB/OSA
(4 Fc:b 6ti)
SECRET
2
Approved Far Release 2007105!08 : CIA-RDP75B0@285800020007001.5-7
 Approved For Release 2007/05108 :CIA-RDP75B00285R000200070015-7
Approved Far Release 2007/05108 :CIA-RDP75B00285R000200070015-7