Accelerometer, Gyroscopic, V-2

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
A. Ott, Kempten, Germany
Summary
This is a fragment of the guidance system developed by the Germans for the V-2 ballistic missile during World War Two. It contains a gyroscope that could sense the acceleration of the rocket. It integrated that data over time, giving the rocket's velocity. At a predetermined velocity the guidance system sent a signal to cut off the rocket motor, after which the V-2 coasted on a "ballistic" trajectory to its target.
Credit Line
Gift of Richard L. Landis
Inventory Number
A19880369000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Autopilots
Materials
various metal parts, bearings.
Dimensions
3-D: 18.4 x 19.1 x 12.7cm (7 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 in.)
Country of Origin
Germany
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Record ID
nasm_A19880369000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97474e7be-8335-4926-8c87-ca32bcedc657
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Full view of a collection of small mechanical parts on a white base.
Full view of a collection of wires and small mechanical parts on a white base.