The New Nomex

[Treetopflyer]

I thought I would post pics of what the U.S. Navy Fleet Aviators are wearing these days. When I received mine they only had tan. Now green is available.



Here is a picture of the green from the manufacturers website.

 

[derleicaman]

My first reaction is, "80's warm-up/track suit"!

Is this supposed to replace the CWU-36P or CWU-45?

 

[Rutger]

Is it a flight suit replacement, to be combined with separate trousers?
Is it to be worn over the flight suit?

 

[ausreenactor]

Looks like an inner from the ECWCS...

Easier in combat than a 'onesie'....

 

[Silver Surfer]

yeah 1970s-80s track suit. ya know the kind, like what over weight american guys wore, and still wear to the airport.

 

[CBI]

you can buy one of these for only $650 from the manufacturer!

 

[ButteMT61]

I'm sure in 70 years guys will be here talking about how cool they are, and how JC's grandson is making great repops for only $16,500! With a six year turn around. I jest, but wow, not exactly inspired is it. :lol:

 

[Treetopflyer]

Is it a flight suit replacement, to be combined with separate trousers?
Is it to be worn over the flight suit?

It is meant to be worn over the flight suit. I received mine when they were still in the test phase, but apparently they are starting to issue them out in the squadrons.

From talking to the PRs, guys that issue our flight gear in a squadron, the CWU-36P and CWU-45 are being phased out. I am guessing that this will be the replacement.

 

[Treetopflyer]

I am not a big fan of the look of this jacket. Maybe because I am one of the "old guys" in the squadron. I still wear my CWU-36P. The young guys in the squadrons I have been in seem to love them. I do have to admit that it is comfortable.

 

[CBI]

ergonomics wins out again - damn!!!!!

 

[Rutger]

I can see some comfy arguments: the back is covered until half way the butt, and it is the cloth type of nomex (similar to that of which the CVC jacket is made) rather than the nylonish type of which the CW36/45 are made. The way the wrists can be adjusted also is an improvement.
Very practical, but it won't fill that hole in my collection.

I can imagine them in Star Trek though.

 

[bn1966]

Not for me

 

[ausreenactor]

Give it a few years and they will be sold for cents on the dollar as surplus...

 

[ausreenactor]

Unless they get worn in Walking Dead or something like that....

 

[Monsoon]

I dunno, I'm kinda digging it. I'd wear it if I was issued one. I'd wear my fleece when I was flying sometimes.