Computer History Museum

Whirlwind I Computer

Black and white image of Whirlwind I computer system showing console, teletypwriter, and an oscilloscope. Verso label: "Whirlwind 1945-1953 Jay Forrester, MIT The Whirlwind was the first high speed, reliable, real-time computer. It was originally designed to meet the demands of an aircraft stability control analyzer. The Whirlwind evolved into the prototype for the SAGE Air Defense System. (35, 36, 40)"

Whirlwind I Computer - Image 1

Item Details

Date
Circa 1950 (Made)
Type
Still Image
Catalogue number
102622503
Category
Photograph
Credit line
Used with the permission of The MITRE Corporation. All Rights Reserved.