Tail Rotor Transmission unit [Hughes Helicopter]

Object detail

Accession number

2007.91

Maker

Hughes Helicopters

Production period

1960s

Description

Metal tail rotor transmission unit from Hughes Helicopter 300 or 500, metal treated with shiny black and metallic silver emulsion. Small metal plaque attached, engraving states 'HUGHES 300 - 500 TAIL ROTOR G/BOX SECTIONED BY K. PRIEST.' Hughes 300 or 500 both civil helicopters and first developed in mid 1960s.

Marks

369A5408EGM/ 15R19/ 6/ AXF Embossed
17313 - LUP Embossed
369A5408EGM/ 15R19/ 6/ AXF Embossed
17313 - LUP Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Hughes Helicopters. Circa 1960s. Tail Rotor Transmission unit [Hughes Helicopter], 2007.91. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Energy Production T&E Power Transmission Components

Production place

California United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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