Very Rare Royal

WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE

WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE

WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE

This instrument measured the current angle of attack by the use of pneumatic air pressure. It was located on the main instrument panel.

Made of aluminum and steel, this piece is of early manufacture, and was removed from a downed Japanese aircraft by a US Serviceman during the war. It features a Type 2 Aluminum Data Plate, indicating the type and manufacture. The Japanese characters indicate a prodution date of December 1939. It retains 90% of it's original paint and finish, and the markings still glow when UV light is applied! The locking mechanism still functions perfectly!

Some slight scratches and corrosion due to the age, but still an EXCELLENT example! Smaller in size than the standard horizon, I have indicated the exact Navy equivalent in the last photo. Could be used to complete a Navy A6M Zero instrument panel, as the size is the same.

Like most Japanese instruments, this is VERY RARE and would be a FANTASTIC addition to any Japanese Instrument Collection! Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution.
WW II Imperial Japanese Army Aircraft TYPE 96 ARTIFICIAL HORIZON VERY RARE