Gyro Horizon, Electrical, Luftwaffe Fl.22410-1 Wendehorizont F-4 Phantom The Type P8 Navigational Compass

The Type P8 Navigational Compass

and ~2 inches to the top

Two were typically mounted on each side of the aircraft forward of the wing

25" square mount and 4" deep

0-400 Knots

Gyro Horizon, Electrical, Luftwaffe Fl.22410-1 Wendehorizont F-4 Phantom The Type P8 Navigational CompassThis is a fine example of the electrical Fl. 22410 1 Wendehorizont, or Gyro Horizon, as used in aircraft of the German Luftwaffe during WWII. Likely made by Askania. According to various reference sources on the internet, this instrument was used in aircraft such as the Bf109G, Do335, FW190 A5 6, and Me262. See photo of Bf109G cockpit. The knurled rim around the glass lens can be rotated, which in turn cages or releases the gyro. There is a floating