IPS-72 is the latest Soviet pilot harness used with the K-36 series of ejection seats. Used by pilots of
Su-17/22, Su-24, Su-27, Mig-29 and Mig-31.
Front shot of the IPS-72 harness.
Close up on the central torso lock.
The red button on the torso lock has a white arrow that shows how to open it - first pull the
button to the left and then out...
And here is this lock in open position. To close it, one needs to pull the button to the right
and while holding it in that position push the lock back in place.
Close up on one of the chest area locks.
Chest lock is opened by pulling middle part out, then squeezing both red buttons and finally
pilling the whole lock out.
Stamp located on the back of the harness. First line is the name - IPS-72
(pronounced as E-P-S-72), second line is the serial number followed by a encircled star with number "11"
inside, which is probably the size of the harness.
This is how the harness looks on a pilot from the front...
