Object Details
Manufacturer
General Motors Corporation, Delco Division
Summary
This box contains part of the guidance system for a Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile. It contains a set of free floating gyroscopes, which along with accelerometers, a computer, and other devices, kept a missile on course on its way to a target.
The Titan was a two-stage liquid fueled ICBM, developed by the U.S. Air Force and deployed as a weapon during the 1960's. Titan II rockets were also used to launch the Gemini series of manned spacecraft. After the missiles were decommissioned in 1968, many were refurbished for use by commercial customers. This is one of those refurbished guidance systems that Litton Guidance and Control Systems donated to the museum.
Credit Line
Gift of Litton Guidance and Control Systems
Inventory Number
A19990002001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Materials
Case: metal
Interior: epoxy circuit boards and integrated circuits, metal connectors
Dimensions
3-D: 58.4 x 22.9 x 39.4cm (23 x 9 x 15 1/2 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
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19990002001