Display Status

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

AVIONICS-Autopilots

Manufacturer

The Sperry Gyroscope Co.

Physical Description

Gyro compass and Horizon mounted on wood base.

Dimensions

3-D (Overall): 44.4 × 19 × 23.5cm (1 ft. 5 1/2 in. × 7 1/2 in. × 9 1/4 in.)

Materials

Wood
Radium Paint
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Paint
Plastic
Ferrous Alloy

Inventory Number

A19540085002

Credit Line

Gift of The Sperry Gyroscope Co.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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