Line of Position Computer, MK 1, Fairchild-Maxson

    Line of Position Computer, MK 1, Fairchild-Maxson

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    Line of Position Computer, MK 1, Fairchild-Maxson

    11-5/8in. long, 6-3/8in. high; 2 pointers, 8 setting knobs, 9 windows.

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    Carrying Case and Cover, Line of Position Computer, MK 1, Fairchild-Maxson

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Display Status:

This object is on display in the Time and Navigation exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

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Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Time and Navigation

Inventory Number

A19650130000

Physical Description

11-5/8in. long, 6-3/8in. high; 2 pointers, 8 setting knobs, 9 windows.

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Navy, Naval Supply Center

Manufacturer

Fairchild Aerial Camera Corp.

Country of Origin

United States of America

Materials

aluminum, Bakelite, brass, copper, steel

Dimensions

3-D: 29.5 × 21 × 15.8cm, 9kg (11 5/8 × 8 1/4 × 6 1/4 in., 19 13/16lb.)

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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Type

INSTRUMENTS-Computers, General Purpose