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Inertial Navigation Platform

Technical Information

Catalogue No: C0594
Category: Navigation/Inertial
Object Type: Sensor/Transducer
Object Name: Inertial Navigation Platform
Part No: None
Serial No: 205/3/7
Manufacturer: Marconi Avionics
Division: Gyro [GD]
Platform(s): Spearfish Torpedo , Machan
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Dimensions: Width (mm): 145
Height (mm): 200
Depth (mm): 205
Weight (g): 2,750
Location: Rack RAA09 [Main Store]
Inscription(s):

Ser No 205/3/7
Marconi Avionics PLC
Gyro Division
Rochester
Kent

Notes:

Marconi Avionics developed a high accuracy Digital Strapdown Attitude/Heading Reference System for the UK Spearfish heavyweight Torpedo. The system has its origins in the AHRS developed for the lightweight Sting Ray Torpedo.

The production contract for the Spearfish Torpedo was placed with Marconi Underwater Systems Ltd (now BAE Systems) in 1983, following a development programme lasting for several years. Spearfish entered full production in 1988, with deliveries completed in 2003. This unit however is a further modification of the Spearfish design which was adapted by the company research laboratory, FARL, for the MACHAN unmanned aircraft.

This unit is boxed in a perspex case and does not have an Identification Plate.

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