[Ham-Computers] computer fighters?

[jeff]

I recently came across the fact that in 1952, US fighter jets had 
computerized missile guidance.  Does anyone know what kind of computer 
lived in a fighter jet in 1952?

If we consider that the transistor was invented in `47(?), this seems a 
bit of a leap.  Tube computers tended to take up entire rooms, requiring 
specialized air conditioning and blowing out tubes every 15 minutes 
(Eniac trivia).


Thanks.




"I have a tube computer.  It's not very fast, but it sounds GREAT!"

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