Bad Ass Tube

[ironbut]

While reading a thread regarding discharging power supply caps, I ran across mention of this transmitter tube.
Just check out the heater requirements!

http://www.cpii.com/docs/datasheets/75/8974.pdf

 

[Grainger49]

That is one HOT tube!  The heater/cathode casts a white light but it doesn't seem you could see it.

 

[ssssly]

I want one. Would never power it. But wow, just wow.

This picture brings its scale into context a bit

 

[Armaegis]

So if I can get two of these for my Delorean...

 

[2wo]

Easier to find than A Flux Capacitor ...John