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.
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
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