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Altimeter, Tyco, 20,000FT, WWI to 1920's US Navy

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Altimeter, Tyco, 20,000FT, WWI to 1920's US Navy

Not for Sale

This artifact resides in our Private Collection, yet we welcome inquiries from restorers, museums, or serious enthusiasts. Please email us with the name of the artifact at Curator@AeroAntique.com.

Here is an Altimeter used in early military aircraft of the US Navy, very similar to the Type C altimeter used by the Army Air Service from WWI thru 1926.  Crudely measured altitude from 0-20,000 ft, which was pretty high for aircraft of that era and requiring supplemental oxygen for the crew to exceed ~12,500 ft based upon modern standards. The knob rotates the face of the dial while the pointer remains fixed to set the present field elevation.  

Measures ~4.75 inches diameter and ~1.75 inches deep. It is in terrific condition given its age.


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