But what exactly is it, and how much can the human body truly handle? What is G-Force?
Most untrained people will pass out at around 4–5 Gs . However, elite fighter pilots using specialized "G-suits" and breathing techniques can sustain 9 Gs while performing combat maneuvers. G-Force in Everyday Life G-Force
): Much easier to tolerate. This is what you feel when a car accelerates. Because the blood stays on the same horizontal plane as your heart and brain, we can withstand much higher levels this way. Lateral Gs ( Gycap G sub y But what exactly is it, and how much
): This occurs during sharp turns, like on a race track, pushing you against the side of the vehicle. Pushing the Limits But what exactly is it