Altimeter, French, Military, Jules Richard, SPAD XVI (Mitchell)

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Jules Richard
Physical Description
Barometric, 0-7000 m range, 100 m increments, possibly adjustable
Summary
French Jules Richard Altimeter, World War I
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. War Department
Inventory Number
A19200002003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Flight Management
Materials
Aluminum alloy, steel, copper alloy, radium paint, glass
Dimensions
3-D: 4 x 12cm, 0.5kg (1 9/16 x 4 3/4 in., 1lb.)
Country of Origin
France
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
Boeing Aviation Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19200002003
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e7a9f0d0-1fc3-4fae-97a3-fe99482c3fbe
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