Gyro, SINS
SINS Gyro, Possibly made by British Aerospace
Cylinder (Tungsten Carbide?). Axial recess 15.9mm dia. 2 series of small holes in circumference (for balancing?).
Wooden plywood box 265 x 155 x 85 mm having three internal compartments: one for gyro wheel; one containing packet of washers and clamp screws; one containing ceramic (?) shaft threaded and shouldered and two circular discs 38.2mm dia. x 4.1mm long with etched spiral.
Cylinder (Tungsten Carbide?). Axial recess 15.9mm dia. 2 series of small holes in circumference (for balancing?).
Wooden plywood box 265 x 155 x 85 mm having three internal compartments: one for gyro wheel; one containing packet of washers and clamp screws; one containing ceramic (?) shaft threaded and shouldered and two circular discs 38.2mm dia. x 4.1mm long with etched spiral.
Object Details
| ID: | ZBA0094 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Gyro, SINS |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1960 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Parts: | Gyro, SINS |
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