Bombsight, Norden, Rate End Computer with Radar Converter, CP-17/APA-46
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Type
ARMAMENT-Sights & Controls
Manufacturer
Victor Adding Machine Company Physical Description
Black metal CP-17/APA-46 Norden bombsight. The device used a mechanical analog computer comprising electric motors, gyros, mirrors, bubble levels, gears, and a small telescope. Two large machine screws.
Dimensions
3-D: 18.4 × 27.6 × 25.4cm, 7.3kg (7 1/4 × 10 7/8 × 10 in., 16lb.) Materials
HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
Aluminum
Paint
Steel
Plastic
Synthetic Rubber Inventory Number
A20070090000
Credit Line
Gift of Bob & Danna Grinnell
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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