WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy – MODEL 2 "KAI" PRECISE ALTIMETER – J2M A6M – RARE!

 You are bidding on a FANTASTIC example of a WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy 0-10000 meter Model 2 Precise Altimeter, as only used in the A6M “Zero”, N1K “George”, B5N “Kate”, G4M “Betty”, P1Y “Frances”, M6A, J7W1 “Sinden”, and others! This SPECIFIC example was removed from a J2M by a US Serviceman.

This instrument measured the current altitude by the use of air pressure.  It was located on the main instrument panel of the aircraft.

Made of aluminum, this piece is of late war manufacture, and was removed from a downed Japanese Mitsubishi J2M Fighter by a US Serviceman during the war. It still retains 95% of it’s original finish, and the adjustment knob functions 100% (though the small dial does not move).  It features a mid- war Type 4 Aluminum data plate, clearly indicating the model, manufacture, and production number.  The dial still glows when UV light is applied! I have indicated it’s location in the last photos. Like most Japanese instruments, this item is VERY rare and would be a FANTASTIC addition to any Japanese Instrument Collection.