U.S. Navy Issue · Mil-Spec Z2108
Cockpit USA G-1 Mil-Spec
USN Goatskin Leather Flight Jacket
$2.551.000,00
The jacket issued to Naval Aviators since 1940 — seal-brown military-spec goatskin, genuine WWII-pattern mouton collar, and a "USN"-perforated wind flap. Built to the military specification by an official U.S. government supplier. Made in the USA.
Fit — Regular Fit
Cockpit USA cuts the G-1 as a regular fit on the original military pattern. Verified buyers who sit between sizes or carry broad shoulders consistently advise taking the next size up.
U.S. Navy Issue · Mil-Spec Z2108
Cockpit USA G-1 Mil-Spec
$2.551.000,00
Mil-spec goatskin.
Seal-brown military-spec goatskin with a genuine WWII-pattern mouton collar — the Navy's materials since 1940.
The Navy's jacket.
"USN" wind flap, bi-swing back, no side-entry pockets — the regulation configuration, not a fashion cut.
Made in America.
Built in the USA by Cockpit USA — an official U.S. government supplier to the U.S.A.F., Navy, Army, and NASA.
Military-spec goatskin · genuine mouton collar
The Navy's hide since 1940.
Every spec from M-422 to MIL-DTL-7823F calls for seal-brown goatskin — and a real mouton collar, not a substitute.
The Workshop · Since 1975
Official supplier to American aviation.
Cockpit USA has built flight jackets from original military designs since 1975 — and became an official U.S. government supplier, outfitting the U.S.A.F., Navy, Army, and NASA.
The G-1 Mil-Spec on the flight line
Fit
Regular fit. Cut like the issue jacket.
True to the military pattern, with the shorter aviator length. Between sizes, layering, or broad-shouldered? Take the next size up.
Measurements
The G-1 Family
Choose your G-1.
G-1 Mil-Spec
The regulation jacket
$2.551.000,00
You’re looking at it
I've had a number of military style (G-1 and A-2) jackets. But this is the first Cockpit USA jacket I've ever owned and it is the best of the lot.
The leather quality is top notch, the natural fur collar is a plus, no sissy hand pockets, heavy duty zipper, quality construction, wind flap works. I served on a carrier and always had flight jacket envy.
If you see how these are worn by aviators on active duty it actually fits as intended. Just enjoy an amazing, American made product.
Very nice leather and the quality of the craftsmanship seems impeccable. Very true to the original design.
5.0 from 7 verified Legendary USA reviews · 4.9 from 154 verified reviews at Cockpit USA
Before you fly.
Is this historically accurate?
Yes — seal-brown goatskin, genuine WWII-pattern mouton collar, bi-swing back, USN wind flap, and no side-entry pockets, per the Navy specification.
Why no handwarmer pockets?
The USN specification never included side-entry pockets, so the mil-spec jacket doesn't either.
How does the sizing run?
Regular fit on the military pattern, with the shorter aviator length. Between sizes or broad-shouldered? Verified buyers consistently recommend sizing up.
Is the collar real fur?
Genuine mouton (sheep) fur with button closure, per the original spec. The collar is fixed on this model.
Is this the Top Gun jacket?
The G-1 is the jacket type Tom Cruise wore in Top Gun (1986). This is the clean regulation version — the patched movie configuration is the Reproduction Top Gun G-1.
More from the flight line.
Naval Aviation · Issued Since 1940
Eighty-six years on flight status.
Still built to the specification.
In March 1940 the U.S. Navy issued specification M-422: a goatskin intermediate flight jacket with a mouton collar and a bi-swing back. It flew through WWII — and as the G-1, it has remained standard issue gear of the U.S. Navy ever since. Cockpit USA builds this jacket to the military-spec pattern in the USA, working from original military designs as it has since 1975.
Seal-brown military-spec goatskin · genuine mouton collar
The Material
Military-spec goatskin.
The Navy's hide since 1940.
Every specification of this jacket — from M-422 in 1940 to today's MIL-DTL-7823F — has called for the same thing: uniform seal-brown goatskin. Cockpit USA cuts this G-1 from 100% military-spec goatskin.
The collar is genuine mouton fur on the original WWII-era pattern, closed with buttons — not a synthetic substitute. Inside: nylon lining with an interior snap pocket.
Construction
Regulation, not interpretation.
"USN" wind flap
The front zipper closes over a wind flap perforated "USN" — the Navy's mark, cut into the jacket itself.
Bi-swing action back
The pleated back the spec has required since 1940: full reach in a cockpit, no ride-up.
Vented underarm gussets
Underarm gussets with ventilation holes move air and free the shoulders.
Button-down flap pockets
Two front flap pockets with button closure, plus a hidden pencil pocket.
No side-entry pockets
The USN specification never had handwarmer pockets. Neither does this jacket.
Knit waist and cuffs
Elastic knit waistband and cuffs seal the intermediate zone the jacket was built for.
“Standard issue gear of United States Naval Aviators since 1940.”
U.S. Navy specification M-422 → MIL-DTL-7823F
The Workshop · Since 1975
Official supplier
to American aviation.
Cockpit USA has made military flight jackets in the USA since 1975 — working from original military designs for the A-2 and G-1. The U.S. Air Force bought its A-2 flight jackets, and the company became an official government supplier, outfitting the U.S.A.F., Navy, Army, and NASA.
This G-1 is cut to the same standard: military-spec materials, the regulation pattern, made in the USA.
The label inside — goatskin, made in USA
Cockpit USA — official U.S. government supplier
The Details
Spec details, down to the buttons.
Genuine mouton collar — button closure, per spec
Knit cuff and seal-brown goatskin
Fit
Regular fit.
Cut like the issue jacket.
Cockpit USA cuts the G-1 as a regular fit on the military pattern — including the intentionally shorter aviator length. As one verified buyer put it: "If you see how these are worn by aviators on active duty, it actually fits as intended."
Fit — Regular Fit
True to the military pattern. Between sizes, layering, or broad through the shoulders? Verified buyers consistently advise the next size up.
Full chart with all eleven sizes (36–56) in the Size Guide. Measurements taken flat; chest is armpit to armpit.
The G-1 Family
Three G-1s. One lineage.
What Customers Say
5.0 from 7 verified reviews.
Legendary USA customers rate this jacket 5.0 across 7 verified purchases. On Cockpit USA's own store, the same Z2108 jacket carries 4.9 from 154 verified reviews — and three themes repeat: the quality of the goatskin, the authenticity of the mouton collar and mil-spec details, and fit that runs true to the military pattern. The most common advice: between sizes, take the larger.
Based on 7 verified Legendary USA reviews and 154 verified reviews at Cockpit USA.
The best of the lot
I've had a number of military style (G-1 and A-2) jackets. But this is the first Cockpit USA jacket I've ever owned and it is the best of the lot. The quality of the leather is exceptional.
After 4 years plus
The leather quality is top notch, the natural fur collar is a plus, no sissy hand pockets, heavy duty zipper, quality construction, wind flap works. I served on a carrier and always had flight jacket envy. If you are looking for a quality civilian replica of a G-1, this is an excellent choice.
An amazing, American made product
If you see how these are worn by aviators on active duty it actually fits as intended. You will get the Top Gun jokes once in a while, but they're really just jealous.
Questions
Before you fly.
Is this historically accurate?
Yes. It follows the U.S. Navy specification: seal-brown goatskin, genuine WWII-pattern mouton collar, bi-swing back, "USN" wind flap, and no side-entry pockets. It is built by Cockpit USA — an official U.S. government supplier and authorized US Department of Defense contractor.
Is this the Top Gun jacket?
The G-1 is the jacket type Tom Cruise wore in Top Gun (1986). This is the clean regulation version; the patched movie configuration is the Reproduction Top Gun G-1.
Why are there no handwarmer pockets?
The Navy's specification never included side-entry pockets, so the mil-spec jacket doesn't either. Cockpit USA's Z2108N variant adds them if you want the comfort over the correctness.
Is the collar real fur? Can it be removed?
Genuine mouton (sheep) fur with button closure, per the original spec. On this model the collar is fixed; Cockpit USA's Z2108M variant offers a removable collar.
How does the sizing run?
It's a regular fit on the military pattern, with the shorter aviator length. Between sizes, layering, or broad-shouldered? Verified buyers consistently recommend sizing up. Full size chart in the Size Guide.
Made in USA?
Yes — made in the USA by Cockpit USA, an official U.S. government supplier.
