Seeking Information on a WW II Era Westinghouse Gyro

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A Westinghouse gyro from the WWII era is being researched for its power supply specifications, as the owner lacks documentation. The gyro operates on 26V, 400 Hz, 3-phase power and spins at 12,000 RPM, potentially being a model 860 or 5318. Suggestions for identifying the gyro include contacting Westinghouse's corporate history office, reaching out to WWII museums, and examining any markings for additional context. A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is recommended as a cost-effective solution to generate the necessary power supply, which can be programmed for 3-phase output. The gyro's historical significance lies in its use for stabilizing tank guns, enhancing accuracy during movement, and it may also have applications in aircraft bomb sight computers. The discussion highlights the challenges of finding precise technical details due to the age of the equipment and the potential classification of original military documentation.
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Some museums specialize in WW2 stuff, like the Pacific War Museum in Fredericksburg Tx.

https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/

New York State also has one near Saratoga. They have several expert curators who may provide detailed information on the unit. I know when I had a query, they were able to pinpoint the mfgr, design change #, lot #, and serial #.

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/
 
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