WW2 Japanese Zero Gauge. What is it? (1 Viewer)

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Got this from a vet today. I was trying to find out what it was when I found this site. This came from a downed plane on Guadalcanal. What is it? It was said to have been taken from a Zero. It is in very good shape. Looks to be dated July 1940. Any help would be nice.
Thanks, Justin
 

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Hi, Justin.
Are you Justin of the Pacific Wreck? If so, it's my big honor to have you here.
 
Hi, Justin.
Are you Justin of the Pacific Wreck? If so, it's my big honor to have you here.

Hello Shinpachi, no I am not. I do know who you are talking about. He is a credit to the study of WW2 Aviation.
Thanks, Justin
 
Hi its a Japanese Army Rate of climb,TYPE 95 MODEL 2.
Used in bombers and alike.The data plate at the back should have a five pointed star stamped.
The Zero used a model 1 and can be identified by its lack of adjustment knob at the 3 oclock
possition,hope this helps.
Regards Mike
 
A little surprise to me is the instrument has to be connected to static source and a heat insurated flask which has a certain defined volume. If that volume is doubled, the maximum indicated value will be halved or "5." The Zero therefore should have such a flask installed somewhere back in the instrument panel. Be sure that there shall be no leakage exists between the instruent and the flask.
 

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