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RCA type UX201A triode

Maker:
Radio Corporation of America  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 4 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 11.43 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
Electron Tube, Triode
triode
Other Terms:
Electron Tube, Triode; Electron Tubes
Date made:
ca 1926
Credit Line:
from Susan Horle
ID Number:
EM.313969
Catalog number:
313969
Accession number:
195337
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2016-11-21T20:08:57.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
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Vacuum Tube, Radar Jammer, AN/APT-1

Manufacturer:
RCA Manufacturing Company  Search this
Materials:
Glass, Steel, Copper, Ceramic, Unknown Metals (Potentially Tungsten), Cardboard, Paper, Adhesive
Dimensions:
3-D (Vacuum Tube): 10.5 x 5.1cm (4 1/8 x 2 in.)
3-D (Box): 7 x 7 x 20.3cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 8 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the Department of Defense
Inventory Number:
A19660357000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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Vaccum Tube, USN, CRC 837

Manufacturer:
RCA Manufacturing Company  Search this
Materials:
Glass, Aluminum, Copper, Plastic, Unidentified White Metals, Ceramic, Cardboard, Paper, Steel, Adhesive, Ink
Dimensions:
3-D (Vacuum Tube): 14.6 x 4.4cm (5 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
3-D (Box): 7 x 7 x 19.1cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Date:
1941
Inventory Number:
A19660357006
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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U233 Vacuum Tubes, Transmission, Radar, Japanese Navy, Type 3, Ku, Mark 6, Model

Manufacturer:
Nihon Musen (Nihon Radio)  Search this
Materials:
Glass
Steel
Copper alloy
Ceramic
Paint
Electrical wiring
Dimensions:
Storage: 15.2 x 36.8 x 61cm (6 in. x 14 1/2 in. x 24 in.)
3-D (Each Tube): 20.3 x 12.1 x 7.6cm (8 x 4 3/4 x 3 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
Japan
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Inventory Number:
A19710991002
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9193f3268-87e0-4316-a56e-a1922859e429
EDAN-URL:
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Vacuum Tubes FZ-064A, Mfr.Nihon Denki (Nihon Electric), Radar, Japanese Navy

Manufacturer:
Nihon Denki (Nihon Electric)  Search this
Materials:
Glass
Ceramic
Paper
Copper alloy
white metal plating
Paint
Dimensions:
Storage: 11.4 x 17.1 x 27.3cm (4 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in. x 10 3/4 in.)
3-D (Each): 10.8 x 3.8cm (4 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
Japan
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Inventory Number:
A19710991003
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9b5e5931f-911a-4ea6-b5c6-86e9fcfa5e82
EDAN-URL:
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Vacuum Tubes FZ-064A, Toshiba, Radar, Japanese Navy, Type 3, Ku, Mark 6, Model 4

Manufacturer:
Toshiba Tsushin (Toshiba Communications)  Search this
Materials:
Glass
Ceramic
Non Metalic Metal
Dimensions:
3-D (Each): 10.5 x 3.8cm (4 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
Japan
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Inventory Number:
A19710991004
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv997fd2324-df28-429e-bcca-3f8a612c6882
EDAN-URL:
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Vacuum Tubes, Radar, Japanese Navy, Type 3, Ku, Mark 6, Model 4, Modification 2

Manufacturer:
Nihon Musen (Nihon Radio)  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum
Plastic
Brass
Ink
Dimensions:
3-D (Each): 8.3 x 3.2cm (3 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
Japan
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Inventory Number:
A19710991007
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97a8f960d-16c8-40f5-b06c-2b79ed440038
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19710991007

Vacuum Tube Components, Radar, Japanese Navy, Type 3, Ku, Mark 6, Model 4

Materials:
Glass, Steel, Phenolic Resin, Electrical Wiring, Copper, Silver, Ceramic, Aluminum
Dimensions:
Overall (Largest Item): 6 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 2 in. (16.5 x 5.7 x 5.1cm)
Overall (Smallest Item): 1 3/16 x 3/16 in. (3 x 0.5cm)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
Japan
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Inventory Number:
A19710991008
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv99bb1683e-d958-41cb-b9ad-d529a35d2107
EDAN-URL:
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Vacuum Tubes, Radar, Japanese Navy, Type 3, Ku, Mark 6, Model 4

Materials:
Glass
Plastic
Paper
Steel
Aluminum
Paint
Adhesive
Ink
Dimensions:
Other (Largest): 11.4 x 4.1cm (4 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
Japan
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Inventory Number:
A19710991010
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv986970a38-0fa7-4b77-9257-55e98dbdc9a0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19710991010
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Vacuum Tubes, Bulbs, Radar, Japanese Navy, Type 3, Ku, Mark 6, Model

Materials:
Glass, plastic, brass alloy, aluminum, glazed ceramic, paper adhesive labels, paper board, epoxy
Dimensions:
17.1 x 5.7cm (6 3/4in. x 2 1/4in.) (Approximate, largest, KX-153)
5.1 x 2.9 x 1.9cm (2in. x 1 1/8in. x 3/4in.) (Approximate, smallest, UN954)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
Japan
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Inventory Number:
A19710993002
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92271f5da-b178-410c-a74e-d20ee4191850
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19710993002

Missile, Guided, Air-to-Surface, Bat

Manufacturer:
United States Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics  Search this
Materials:
Overall, wood, probably pine; nose might be plastic; mounts for vacuum tubes and other internals, steel; steel bolts and hinges for panels; vacuum tubes, plastic and glass; electrical wires with white plastic insulation
Dimensions:
3-D (Weight with crate): 571.5kg (1260lb.)
Length: 10 feet; span: 11 feet, 9 inches; width: approximately 22.75 inches
Type:
ARMAMENT-Bombs
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Found in Collection
Inventory Number:
A19730011000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c53e8113-7efd-4d35-933e-4f51a5bd7b74
EDAN-URL:
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Fuze, Proximity, Cutaway

Manufacturer:
Crosley Corporation  Search this
Section T OSRD  Search this
Materials:
Cap - plastic, body - metal, elecgtronics and glass components
Case - steel
Dimensions:
Other: 2 1/4 in. diameter x 8 in. tall (5.7 x 20.3cm)
Type:
ARMAMENT-Miscellaneous
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of James A. Van Allen and the University of Iowa.
Inventory Number:
A19940233000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station:
Space Science
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98bcc0af2-28c9-45d9-a3fe-fcaeb6c063ec
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19940233000

Photometer, "Red Cold Box", 1.3-m Telescope, Kitt Peak Observatory

Manufacturer:
Kitt Peak National Observatory  Search this
Materials:
Metals
Glass vacuum tube
Electronics
Foam insulation
Dimensions:
3-D: 33 x 40.6 x 38.1cm (13 x 16 x 15 in.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Kitt Peak National Observatory
Inventory Number:
A20000791001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv954fca895-7897-4875-9d30-b216e7730a6e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20000791001
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Electro Importing Co. "Electro Audion" radio tube

Maker:
H. W. McCandless & Company  Search this
Electro Importing Co.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 4 in x 5 1/4 in x 3 3/8 in; 10.16 cm x 13.335 cm x 8.5725 cm
Object Name:
Electron Tube
triode
Other Terms:
Electron Tube; Electron Tubes
Date made:
ca 1913
Credit Line:
from Franklin Wingard
ID Number:
EM.320862
Catalog number:
320862
Accession number:
241556
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1db6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Launch Stand, V-2 Missile

Manufacturer:
F. X. Meiller, Maschinenbaufabrik & Wagenbauanstalt, Germany  Search this
G. M. Pfaff AG, Kaiserslautern, Germany  Search this
Materials:
Steel, painted flat black
Dimensions:
3-D: 284.5 x 284.5 x 165.1cm, 2249.8kg (112 x 112 x 65 in., 4960lb.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Country of Origin:
Germany
Date:
Gallery 114, 1976-
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19761038000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv931fcf100-2023-4f07-996f-406d893190c1
EDAN-URL:
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Philco type 35A5 vacuum tube

Maker:
Philco  Search this
Physical Description:
glass (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
electron tube: 8 cm x 3 cm; 3 1/8 in x 1 3/16 in
overall: 3 in x 1 1/8 in; 7.62 cm x 2.8575 cm
Object Name:
Electron Tube
Other Terms:
Electron Tube; Electron Tubes
ID Number:
ZZ.RSN80564U07
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-3466-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_706926

Navy type CG1162 vacuum tube

Maker:
General Electric Company  Search this
Physical Description:
composition (overall material)
glass (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
electron tube, triode: 10 cm x 4 cm; 3 15/16 in x 1 9/16 in
overall: 4 1/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 10.4775 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name:
Electron Tube, Triode
triode
Other Terms:
Electron Tube, Triode; Electron Tubes
ID Number:
ZZ.RSN80564U15
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-36db-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_706934

Moorhead / Marconi type VT / SE1444 "Amplifier" triode

Maker:
Moorhead Laboratories  Search this
Physical Description:
glass (overall material)
isolantite (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
electron tube, triode: 4 in x 1 3/4 in; 10.16 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name:
Electron Tube, Triode
triode
Other Terms:
Electron Tube, Triode; Electron Tubes
Date made:
ca 1919
ID Number:
ZZ.RSN80594U24
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-502b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_707205

U.S. Navy / General Electric type CG1162 transmitting triode

Maker:
General Electric Company  Search this
Measurements:
box: 5 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 13.335 cm x 5.715 cm
tube: 4 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 12.065 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name:
vacuum tube
triode
Credit Line:
from Estate of Dr. Ross Gunn, thru Mrs. Gunn
ID Number:
EM.328378
Accession number:
271982
Catalog number:
328378
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-5b0e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1338302

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