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Object Details
Date ca. 1944 Country of Origin United States of America Type AVIONICS-Electronic/Satellite Navigation Manufacturer Bendix Aviation Corp., Eclipse-Pioneer Division
Physical Description 85mm diameter; ca.1944; used with gyro flux gate compass. Dimensions 3-D (Overall): 10.8 × 24.1 × 11.4cm (4 1/4 × 9 1/2 × 4 1/2 in.)
Materials Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Paint
Radium Paint
Adhesive Tape
Possible Lead
Glass
Copper Alloy
Inventory Number A19570967000 Credit Line Transferred from the Department of Commerce Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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