Console, Countdown and Monitor

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Object Details

Contractor

General Dynamics Corp.

Summary

This is part of a console, manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, used to sequence the launch and control the flight of Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles, launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on a trajectory over the Pacific Ocean.

Transferred to the Museum from Vandenberg Air Force Base in 1994.

Credit Line

Gift of U.S. Department of Air Force

Inventory Number

A19940160002

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Autopilots

Materials

Knobs/Switches - Plastic & Metal

Overall - Metal painted green

Dimensions

3-D: 121.9 x 61 x 94cm (48 x 24 x 37 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98d61413f-f2e1-4fcc-bf40-a371804bf376

Record ID

nasm_A19940160002