Airplane, Flying Model, Boost / Glider, Flat Cat

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Object Details

Manufacturer

G. Harry Stine

Summary

This is a flying boost/glider model called the Flat Cat. It was built in the 1950s by G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rocket and missile models. It is not known whether it was flown. The model is made of wood, aluminum, and steel. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of a parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again. The model was also donated by G. Harry Stine in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930807000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Adhesive

Aluminum

Steel

Cotton

Ink

Cardboard

Paper

Ceramic

Balsa

Dimensions

Model: 4.4 x 48.3 x 33cm, 0.4kg (1 3/4 x 19 x 13 in., 13/16lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv91aaa25ec-2ada-493e-9259-f0deead74077

Record ID

nasm_A19930807000