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This device was used to guide the World War II-era flying bomb "V-1" from launch ramps in German-controlled territory to targets in Belgium and England. A set of air-driven gyros maintained the bomb's course, and a timing device determined when to cut off the pulse-jet motor and commence a dive to a target.

This autopilot was apparently recovered from a V-1 that landed, unexploded, in London.

Donated to the Museum by the Army and Navy Club in 1953.

 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 Germany Type SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Guidance & Control Manufacturer Askania Werke A.G.
 Dimensions 3-D: 35.6 x 30.5 x 22.9cm (14 x 12 x 9 in.)
 Materials Case: metal, probably aluminum. gyroscopes: metal
 Inventory Number A19530055000 Credit Line Gift of the Army and Navy Club Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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