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Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AVIONICS-Electronic/Satellite Navigation
Physical Description
Dual antenna loops mounted side by side on ovoid stainless steel plate. Loops are energized with small electric motors mounted adjacent to the base of each loop. Large fiber gears at the base of each loop driven by small metal gear. Dual loops, independent rotation allows fixes to be taken on two stations simultaneously.
Dimensions
3-D: 79.7 x 27.6 x 18.1cm (31 3/8 x 10 7/8 x 7 1/8 in.) Materials
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Steel
Phenolic Resin
Micarta
Copper Alloy
Plastic
Steel
Ink
Paint
Synthetic Rubber Inventory Number
A19520088000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Open Access (CCO)
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