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United States of America
AVIONICS-Electronic/Satellite Navigation
Texas Instruments Inc.
20 data keys, digital display, 3 cdi switch; 1980; first Loran-C unit for aircraft use; programmable radio navigational system.
3-D: 16 x 31.6 x 8.6cm (6 5/16 x 12 7/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
aluminum, brass, plastic
A19840662000
Gift of Texas Instruments Inc.
National Air and Space Museum
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