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Microclimate Cooling Vest
Field Gear
Cold War , Gulf War
Vehicle crewman cooling vest. Manufactured by Fairchild Aircraft. NSN: 8415-ND-012-367P Appears to be identical to NSN: 8415-01-217-5634 which has the following description: Aramid knitted, body conditioned air distribution accessories to distribute conditioned air over wearer's torso; to be worn under chemical protective garment in M1A1 US Army tanks; universal size
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Related: NSN , Tank
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