The MK-46 CV™ life preserver is a lightweight, constant wear inflatable life jacket, designed for use by helicopter pilots and passengers. The construction of the MK-46 CV™ life preserver is superior in quality and durability, engineered for constant wear comfort while wearing a helmet and easy integration with seat harness, and is universally sized with a fullly adjustable waist belt. The MK-46 CV™ includes equipment pockets specifically designed to carry essential survival accessories such as radio, emergency oxygen (HEED), flares, etc.
The MK-46 CV™ vest consist of two independant flotation cells, providing 38 pound buoyancy, in a yoke-style which will ensure that an unconscious aviator will float head up out of the water and will also self right a survivor after inflation. Inflation is activated with a manual inflation system, utilizing a 16 gram CO2 cylinder on each bladder. Backup oral inflation is provided on each cell.