Manufacturer:

Bell Aircraft Corp.  Search this

Materials:

Plastic, paint, aluminum, adhesive

Dimensions:

Model: 12 3/4 in. × 6 3/4 in. × 5 in. (32.4 × 17.1 × 12.7cm)

Type:

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

This is a 1:32 scale model of the the Rascal, a U.S. Air Force air-to-surface missile designed to destroy enemy air defense installations. Carrying either a conventional or nuclear warhead and with a range of 75 miles, the Rascal was deployed on Strategic Air Command B-47 bombers from 1957-1959. It was replaced by the Hound Dog air-to-surface missile which had a much greater range. Bell Aircraft built and donated this model in 1958.

Credit Line:

Gift of Bell Aircraft

Inventory Number:

A19580070000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f3aaead0-5f38-44a0-844d-b3b7db991892

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19580070000