Model of a HFL Kholod Gyroscope
with metal cover, on wheels, 245 kg, height ca. 130 cm, diameter 85 cm. (WU).
The “HFL (Hypersonic Flying Laboratory) Kholod” was a project between NASA and CIAM (Soviet Central Institute of Aviation Motors), nine rockets were built between 1991 and 2001. This rocket held the record for the fastest un-manned vehicle within earth’s atmosphere, reaching a maximum speed of MACH 6.47 (4,310 mph / 6900km/h) in 1994. The gyroscope is placed in the upper part of the rocket and is used for its stabilization.
Specialist: Simon Weber-Unger
Simon Weber-Unger
+43-1-515 60-269
simon.weber@dorotheum.at
31.03.2016 - 18:00
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EUR 3,000.-
Model of a HFL Kholod Gyroscope
with metal cover, on wheels, 245 kg, height ca. 130 cm, diameter 85 cm. (WU).
The “HFL (Hypersonic Flying Laboratory) Kholod” was a project between NASA and CIAM (Soviet Central Institute of Aviation Motors), nine rockets were built between 1991 and 2001. This rocket held the record for the fastest un-manned vehicle within earth’s atmosphere, reaching a maximum speed of MACH 6.47 (4,310 mph / 6900km/h) in 1994. The gyroscope is placed in the upper part of the rocket and is used for its stabilization.
Specialist: Simon Weber-Unger
Simon Weber-Unger
+43-1-515 60-269
simon.weber@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Antique Scientific Instruments and Globes |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 31.03.2016 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 25.03. - 31.03.2016 |