Roller blind altitude indicator

Roller blind altitude indicator

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Roller blind altitude indicator
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Roller blind altitude indicator, designed to replace artificial horizon. Instrument forms part of the OR946 Height Display System.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-1965
Measurements:
width 150 mm
height 150 mm
weight 2 kg
type:
indicator

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