{"product_id":"pitot-tube-type-d-1-an5816-2-2","title":"Pitot Tube Type D-1 AN5816-2 (2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a WWII-era Pitot Tube, Type D-1 (also AN5816-2), as used by aircraft of the US Army Air Force and US Navy, such as bombers B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell, B-26 Marauder, and A-26 Invader, fighters P-39 Airacobra, P-40 Warhawk, and P-47 Thunderbolt, dive bomber SBD Dauntless, and torpedo bomber TBM Avenger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pitot tube is part of the pitot-static system that provides information to the pilot via pressure-sensitive instruments such as the airspeed indicator, rate of climb (vertical velocity) indicator, and altimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn most bombers, this pitot tube would be mounted on a stanchion on a side of the fuselage, and on fighters, mounted on the wing. This example is made by Manning Bowman \u0026amp; Co., part number 126-108. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-1 Pitot Tube had two designs, a straight tube such at this one, and the shark-fin tube. See spec sheet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pitot tube is clearly experienced, but a very nice artifact nonetheless.  Measures ~13 inches long.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manning Bowman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53074698535194,"sku":"yvi1791922862494","price":60.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3321\/8330\/files\/pitot-tube-type-d-1-an5816-2-2_1.jpg?v=1791922871","url":"https:\/\/lovewearfashion.shop\/products\/pitot-tube-type-d-1-an5816-2-2","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}