Tachometer instrument

Object detail

Accession number

2007.84

Maker

Kollsman Instruments
United States Navy

Description

Tachometer with black metal case and glass front to dial, attached to wooden stand with laminated sign stating 'Engine RPM INDICATOR The Tachometer indicates the speed of the crankshaft or the main rotor of a turbine engine'. Metal makers plate on reverse states 'BU AERO. U.S. NAVY', 'TACHOMETER MARK V', made in Elmhurst, New York and manufactured by Kollsman Instrument Division.

Marks

112/30/1 Etched

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Kollsman Instruments et al. Tachometer instrument, 2007.84. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tachometer Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Mechanical T&E Mechanical Measurement Equipment

Production place

New York United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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