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It's impressive what the USA was capable of manufacturing from the 1940s to the 60s. My Bendix 6080 vacuum tubes were rated for use in missiles and can withstan
by fumeux_fume 3y ago
It's impressive what the USA was capable of manufacturing from the 1940s to the 60s. My Bendix 6080 vacuum tubes were rated for use in missiles and can withstand very extreme conditions. Overkill for my application, but ensures years of reliable use in my headphone amp!
- OldGuyInTheClub 3y agoAgreed. I never thought much about fuzes but Curious Droid's video on the proximity fuze used during WW2 was eye-opening. Vacuum tubes surviving launch in an artillery shell... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0SgC78YFPc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0SgC78YFPc