Life support (aviation)
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Life support, or typically aircrew life support refers to the equipment and technologies employed in aviation -- particularly military aviation -- used by aircrew as safety equipment capable of helping them survive in the case of a crash, as well as the personnel and organizations dedicated to providing this equipment. These include parachutes, emergency radios, weapons, and other equipment, as well as the suits worn by aircrew which carry them. Aircrew life support systems personnel are typically responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of such equipment.