Directional Gyro

Directional Gyro. Probably RAE prototype. Widely used before advent of gyro magnetic compass system.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-1933
Measurements:
length 130 mm
width 115 mm
weight 2 kg
type:
radioactive material

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