Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind II / SAGE prototype air supply shutoff unit

Catalog Number

102732029

Type

Physical object

Description

The object consists of a closed, triangular-shaped, red metal housing with a handle on each side. The red housing is attached to an open rectangular panel containing a small, flat baffle panel. A lever on the front of the red housing lifts and lowers the flat panel. When it is lifted, air can flow through, and when it is lowered, air flow is shut off. On a plate attached to the front of the object is "CONTRACT A.F. 30(635)," "6820-8113," and "PROPERTY OF U.S.A.F."

Date

1951

Identifying Numbers

Other number 6820-8113 Engraved on a plate attached to the front of the object
Other number CONTRACT A.F. 30(635) Engraved on a plate attached to the front of the object

Dimensions

overall: 7 in x 17 3/4 in x 26 in

Category

Component/other