Women who fly fighter jets or other high-speed aircraft could have a better-fitting and safer G-force suit on the way, thanks to testing that took place last week at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

Nov. 3 (UPI) --Five female fighter pilots have recently tested G-force suits modified to better fit the frames of women and other body types besides the typical man, the U.S. Air Force said Tuesday.

The U.S. Air Force just tested a modified "G-suit" designed with women in mind. Last week, five female fighter pilots donned an updated version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit (ATAGS), ...

Air Force pilots are extensively trained to prevent loss of consciousness during high-acceleration flights. The Anti-G Straining Maneuver helps pilots maintain consciousness when they fly. Technology ...