TomcatPC Posted January 16, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 16, 2012 Hello This 0-2 Mask was given to me by an AME2 from VAW-88 back circa 1992-1993. This mask came from an E2C Hawkeye, but it looks like the same one used by Aircrew in the Tomcat Squadron I was in. This mask was given to me legally LOL. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted January 16, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 16, 2012 The oxygen mask appears to be in the configuration of a USAF MBU-12/P. The USN/USMC also used the MBU-12/P in aircraft like the F-5, T-38, F-16N. Various communications cables, hose end connectors, microphone elements, communications connector on the outside of the hardshell will give the mask a different desingation such as MBU-14/P, MBU-15/P, MBU-16/P, MBU-17/P, etc. The Army also used the MBU-12/P in the OV-1 Mohawk acft. The mask is in the all green configuration and the later gray facepiece and hose being introduced around 1986. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted January 16, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 16, 2012 I believe the masks are in the USAF MBU-12/P configuration when they are received from the manufacturer. The USN/USMC will then modify the communications and hose end connector for specific aircraft. MBU-17(v)1/P and MBU-17(v)5/P were used with the E-2 Hawkeye series aircraft. The MBU-12/P series masks were introduced by 1979 and replaced the MS-22001 (A-13A) series masks. The MBU-12/P series may still be in use with the USN/USMC along with the MBU-20/P and MBU-23/P series. There may also have been modified USAF MBU-5/P masks used by E-2 Hawkeye aircrews also. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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