Dalton Dead Reckoning Computer E6-b

2026 condition

2026 condition

Name/Title

Dalton Dead Reckoning Computer E6-b

Entry/Object ID

2002.394.001

Description

The Dalton dead reckoning computer was a flight computer used by pilots to navigate during World War II. It was designed to help pilots solve vector problems and reduce the need for mental calculations. Developed by Naval Reserve pilot Philip Dalton and navigation instructor Philip Van Horn Weems developed the computer for the U.S. Army Air Corps

Collection

Instruments Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Dalton, Philip

Manufacturer

Dalton, Philip

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Computer, Dead Reckoning

Material

Plastic