// PROTO-008 · United States

A4-H Apollo Developmental

ILC for Hamilton Standard · 1964
Prototype Experimental — never flown
A4-H Apollo Developmental spacesuit

Technical Specifications

PressureTBD
Suit mass (1g)TBD
Life support (primary)Not publicly documented
Life support (backup)
EVA durationN/A
ProgramApollo R&D
AgencyNASA
ManufacturerILC for Hamilton Standard
First use1964
StatusExperimental — never flown
Donning / entryNot publicly documented

Engineering Analysis

Key Subsystem Architecture

Hamilton Standard system integration study

Mission Role

Apollo suit competition entry

Limitations & Failures

Not publicly documented

Program Lesson
"Part of the formal Apollo suit competition process between ILC, Hamilton Standard and Litton"
Future Relevance

Demonstrates the competitive development process that led to A7L selection

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