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Tachometer

Object Details

Physical Description
9cm diameter glass base on 6cm long cylinder; with 11cm long linkage.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Manufacturer
Paul Holtscher & Co.
Credit Line
Transferred from the Department of Commerce
Materials
HAZMAT: Possible Cadmium Plating
Ferrous Alloy
Copper Alloy
Paint
Glass
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy
Dimensions
3-D: 19.2 × 9.4 × 10.8cm (7 9/16 × 3 11/16 × 4 1/4 in.)
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Engine & Fuel
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