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Old 18-08-10, 16:50
Bruce MacMillan Bruce MacMillan is offline
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It's the control unit for the APX-6 IFF transponder. Made in early 1950s, used by US Navy aircraft. The main transponder had 3 explosive charges to be used if plane was to crash or ditch.

Not used in vehicles.
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