Self Caging Gyro

Self caging gyro as used on RAE rocket test vehicles

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Self caging gyro as used on RAE rocket test vehicles
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Self Caging Gyro as used on RAE rocket test vehicles. Free roll gyroscope.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-1691
Measurements:
length 180 mm
width 105 mm
type:
gyroscope

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