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This so-called "10^7" gyroscope was built by the AC Spark Plug Division of General Motors (later spun off as the Delphi Corporation) for use in the guidance systems of the Thor IRBM, and the Mace guided missile. It represents a very early example (1956-1963) of ballistic missile inertial guidance.

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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type INSTRUMENTS-Navigational Manufacturer AC Spark Plug Division, General Motors Corporation
 Dimensions 3-D: 23.8 × 12.7 × 11.4cm, 3.2kg (9 3/8 × 5 × 4 1/2 in., 7lb.)
 Materials Possible Hazmat: Beryllium
Aluminum
Steel
Copper Alloy
Synthetic
Plastic
Unknown Metal
 Inventory Number A20090045000 Credit Line Gift of Delphi Electronics & Safety Oak Creek, WI Plant. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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