Bopper Sled

The bopper sled was known as the “Slingshot.” It was a chair-sled on a 20′ sled-and-track decelerator bolted to a concrete floor. Elastic shock cord & a motor winch drew […]

Daisy Track Piston

Daisy Track propulsion unit piston which propelled the Daisy Track test sled. Value: See 87.003.001.

Precision Theodolite

Precision theodolite with case. Dimensions: 17″ x 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. Precision theodolites were utilized during ballistic missile guidance system testing. Theodolite is on display on Level 3A of […]

Texas Instruments Navigation Set

Texas Instruments navigation set with manual. P/N 3038165-1. S/N 9031-00241. Dimensions: 9 1/2″ x 5″ x 8 1/2″. Insurance value: See L.136.001.

X-40A Control Cockpit

Control cockpit used to operate the X-40A Space Maneuver Vehicle “approach and landing” craft. The cockpit was a “virtual presence training mock-up for a potential man-rated capability for the X-40A. […]

Rocket Sled / Rails / Det. Ejection Seat

A rocket sled used in warhead component impact tests. Main body of sled is blue with an eagle design on side (white on blue body). White cone-shaped device is attached […]

V-1 Missile “Launch Lug”

Body tube, brace for inside the body tube, front crosspiece, top of front crosspiece, back crosspiece, and center cradle. These components comprise the “launch lug,” part of the overall apparatus […]

Tracking Binocular

A device used to visually track objects launched from White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). Binocular is 20X power. S/N 108, ERADCOM W556B. Value: $200.00. Purchase price: $200.00. Invoice number: 2465.

Ballistic Missile Tracking Camera

Ballistic Missile Tracking Camera, one of two identical cameras Model PBC3 precision, fixed position cameras used to record the trajectory of missiles and satellites through flares, strobe lights, or reflected […]

“Trimble Trimpack” Navigation Set

Trimble Trimpack GPS receiver with operation and maintenance guide. P/N 16768-20. S/N 3152A 11768. Receiver measures 8 3/4″ x 2 1/8″ x 6 1/2″. Insurance value: See L.136.001.

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