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Export restricted (ITAR), sale only to U.S. citizens and organizations. Large and heavy Titan III missile guidance computer, measuring approximately 23″ x 16″ x 9″ and weighing 78 lbs, with a Delco Electronics tag affixed to the front, reading: "Computer, Missile Guidance, Designation CP-1331/DJW, Serial No. 0000028, Part No. 7559700-021, Stock No. 1420010230370AE, Contr. No. F42600-76-C-0549, Dsgn Code 13160." A Delco "Repair Data" tag is affixed on the right side, listing a repair date of "6-4-84." Inside, the computer boasts two core memory modules and all gold-plated connectors. In fine condition, with slight wear and scuffs. This onboard computer accepted position data from the Inertial Measurement Unit and calculated the resulting guidance commands during the missile's flight. NASA adopted the Titan II missile as the launch vehicle for its Gemini missions in the 1960s and later used the Titan III to launch its Voyager and Viking probes.
This guidance computer is part of a matching set with the Titan III Inertial Measurement Unit offered as Lot 6446; according to the consignor, the two units underwent their upgrades together.
