US GI One-Man Life Raft LRU-3/P | Dated 1967 | Vietnam Era | w/ Sea Anchor

 
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Authentic 1967 US pilot's survival life raft. Type LRU-3/P by Rubber Fabricators Inc. Holds air. Includes original Sea Anchor. Sold as a collector's display item only.

Availability Vyprodáno
€197,57
Product code BE20038
Brand G.I.
Category Vietnam War
Warranty NE
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A rare piece of aviation survival gear from the Vietnam War era. We are offering an original Type LRU-3/P One-Man Inflatable Life Raft, manufactured in February 1967.

This raft was designed to be packed into the survival kits of US Army and Air Force aircraft.

  • Construction: Heavy-duty rubber in black and International Orange for visibility. Features a main buoyancy tube, stabilizing chambers, and nylon spray shields/covers.

  • Completeness: Includes the original Sea Anchor (Drag chute), Spec MIL-A-3339A, used to stabilize the raft in rough seas.

  • Condition: The raft is in decent vintage condition and, remarkably, still holds air. It can be inflated using a standard car pump nozzle.

SAFETY WARNING: This item is sold strictly for collection and display purposes only. Due to its age (50+ years), it is NOT safe for use on water and should not be relied upon for survival.

Technical Specs:

  • Item: Liferaft, Inflatable, One Man

  • Model: LRU-3/P (MIL-L-8664B)

  • Date of Mfg: February 1967

  • Manufacturer: Rubber Fabricators, Inc.

  • Includes: Original Sea Anchor

  • Status: Holds air (Display only).

 

 

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