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This box contains part of the guidance system for a Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile. It contains a set of free floating gyroscopes, which along with accelerometers, a computer, and other devices, kept a missile on course on its way to a target.

The Titan was a two-stage liquid fueled ICBM, developed by the U.S. Air Force and deployed as a weapon during the 1960's. Titan II rockets were also used to launch the Gemini series of manned spacecraft. After the missiles were decommissioned in 1968, many were refurbished for use by commercial customers. This is one of those refurbished guidance systems that Litton Guidance and Control Systems donated to the museum.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Rockets & Missiles at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Rockets & Missiles
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type INSTRUMENTS-Navigational Manufacturer General Motors Corporation, Delco Division
 Dimensions 3-D: 58.4 x 22.9 x 39.4cm (23 x 9 x 15 1/2 in.)
 Materials Case: metal
Interior: epoxy circuit boards and integrated circuits, metal connectors
 Inventory Number A19990002001 Credit Line Gift of Litton Guidance and Control Systems Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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