NAVIGATIONAL AIDS (2)
T1983.248
(a) Navigational aid for pilot use for dead-reckoning, in times of failure etc., to give direct readout on glide ratio performance. Additional function is the exponential distance to horizon indicator.
(b) Time reckoning device for distance to fall in seconds, for parachutists. Used in connection with 'ALTIMASTER' Altimeter. Instructions and certificates of registration of design in supplementary file.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | T1983.248 |
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Accession Date: | 14 Sep 1983 |
Credit: | Mr Peter Warstat |
Material
Paper | 0 - Whole |
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Resin/Synthetic/Polymer | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
diameter | 73mm |
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diameter | 70mm |
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