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2. Self-contained self-rescue device - Wikipedia

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   A self-contained self-rescue device, SCSR, self-contained self-rescuer, or air pack is a portable oxygen source for providing breathable air when the surrounding atmosphere lacks oxygen or is contaminated with toxic gases, e.g. carbon monoxide . Self-rescuers are intended for use in environments such as coal mines where there is a risk of fire ...

3. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   In an atmosphere that may be oxygen-deficient, an air supply is carried on the back. A self-contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA) is a device worn to provide an autonomous supply of breathable gas in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health. They are typically used in firefighting and industry.

4. Escape breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   Escape breathing apparatus may be air-purifying escape respirators or self-contained atmosphere-supplying escape respirators. They may use a breathing hood, facepiece or mouthpiece and nose-clip as the user respiratory interface. Atmosphere-supplying apparatus may be rebreathers with a chemical or compressed gas oxygen supply, positive pressure ...

5. Goodyear Inflatoplane - Wikipedia

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   1955–1962. Number built. 12. The Goodyear Inflatoplane was an inflatable experimental aircraft made by the Goodyear Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, well known for the Goodyear blimp. Although it seemed an improbable project, the finished aircraft proved to be capable of meeting its design objectives ...

6. ShinMaywa US-2 - Wikipedia

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   Japan Maritime Self Defense Force; Specifications (US-2) Side view of the engines and wing of a US-2 A US-2 during takeoff A JMSDF US-2 at Haneda Airport. Data from ShinMaywa. General characteristics. Crew: 11 (2 pilots, 1 search-and-rescue coordinator, 2 on-board maintenance personnel, 3 divers, 2 paramedics, and 1 sensor operator)

7. Fulton surface-to-air recovery system - Wikipedia

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   The Fulton surface-to-air recovery system ( STARS ), also known as Skyhook, is a system used by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), United States Air Force, and United States Navy for retrieving individuals on the ground using aircraft such as the MC-130E Combat Talon I and B-17 Flying Fortress. It involves using an overall-type harness and ...