It isn’t clear to us how [mrsylvain59] got here into possession of a late-model piece of navy gear from the German airforce, however we loved watching the teardown beneath anyway. Based on the documentation, the factor has an enormous price ticket, though everyone knows that the navy normally pays prime greenback for numerous causes, so we’re guessing the price of the elements is sort of a bit lower than the worth tag.

We don’t suppose [mrsylvain59] was positive what the amplifier (verstärker is German for amplifier) does. Nonetheless, we acknowledged it as an avionics field from a UH-1 helicopter. We aren’t positive of its precise perform, however it’s categorized underneath “Computerized Pilot Mechanisms and Airborne Gyro Parts.”

The wiring harnesses, although, are thick and properly executed. The highest board isn’t a standard PCB, however a board filled with solder contacts. There’s additionally a big transformer and a few potted assemblies. Below a panel, there are additionally a few very beefy transistors with Solitron logos on them.

Whereas we don’t know precisely what this amplifier does, we all the time take pleasure in peeking inside this gear that we’d usually by no means get an opportunity to see. We aren’t positive what his plans are for the field or the parts inside, however we doubt it’s going again in a helicopter.

Whereas we aren’t any fan of warfare, we’ve got to confess it makes for fascinating {hardware}. We’ve checked out vary computer systems and Soviet missiles, amongst different issues.