Tunnel Type Gyro Gun Sight Mk 5

Tunnel type gyro gun sight Mk 5

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Tunnel type gyro gun sight Mk 5
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Tunnel type gyro gun sight Mk 5. Modified for fighter use and fitted in conjunction with radar.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-1858
Materials:
aluminium & steel & glass & foam rubber and & electronics
Measurements:
height 480 mm
diameter 440 mm
weight 8 kg
type:
sight - firearm component

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