Boilerplate, Command Module, Apollo, #1220

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Object Details

Manufacturer

North American Aviation Inc.

Summary

This Apollo command module boilerplate is made of boilerplate steel. It was designed to simulate the external physical characteristics and weight of an Apollo command module. Internal features are not representative of an actual command module. Weighing about 9,000 lbs, this boilerplate was used by Navy recovery personnel to train for flotation collar installation and shipboard retrieval procedures. Boilerplates equipped with a recovery training beacon and flashing light were also used by helicopter crews for homing practice.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1975.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19760055000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles

Materials

steel

Dimensions

Overall: 4989.6kg (11000lb.)

Other (maximum): 10ft x 12ft 10in. (304.8 x 391.16cm)

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/nv9f238c518-e95c-4020-8324-48210138533f

Record ID

nasm_A19760055000