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Manufacturer:
Unknown  Search this
Materials:
Marble, Felt, Adhesive
Dimensions:
Other (Base): 1ft 1/2in. x 3 1/2in. x 15/16in. (31.75 x 8.89 x 2.38cm)
Overall (Detached Fins (1)): 1 9/16in. x 1 5/16in. x 3/16in. (3.97 x 3.33 x 0.48cm)
Type:
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
This is a stand for a model of unknown scale of the Sparrow III, a medium-range air-to-air missile made by Raytheon which also was designated Air Intercept Missile 7C (AIM-7C). It had a conventional warhead, a solid-fuel motor, a range of 25 miles, and semi-active radar homing for guidance. The missile was deployed on various U.S. Navy aircraft from 1958 into the late 1960s.
The stand's manufacturer is unknown. John and Cythia Heyde donated the model and stand to the museum.
Credit Line:
Gift of John S. and Cynthia H. Heyde.
Inventory Number:
A19981638001
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/nv974913532-f3e1-4420-b146-49addf461410
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19981638001