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Old 1st March 2009 | 06:44
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matkat
 
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From: Balmullo,Scotland
Yes that is correct the original INS which were carousels computed position by the means of mechanical gyros and accelerometer where as the later IRS Litton 92s IIRC determined postion by laser gyros and were much more accurate but can not remember the exact spec.
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