Accelerometer, Integrating Gyro, V-2

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
E. Ott, Kempten
Kreiselgeraete G.m.b.H.
Summary
The V-2, the world's first ballistic missile, was aimed in part by this device. During launch, a component of this device sensed the rocket's acceleration, and from that measurement the device computed the missile's velocity. When the V-2 reached the velocity predetermined to hit a given target, its engine was commanded to shut down. For the rest of the mission, the V-2 coasted to its target in a free-fall, or "ballistic" trajectory.
Credit Line
Donor Unknown
Inventory Number
A19730008000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Materials
Housing: aluminum
Dimensions
3-D: 19.1 x 12.1 x 19.1cm (7 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
Germany
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19730008000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98c19f223-9606-4ded-abff-e495e2c3257f
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