Model, Missile, Condor AGM-53A

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is a model of unknown scale of the Condor, a U.S. Navy air-launched anti-ship missile. Developed by Rockwell beginning in 1962, the missile had a maximum speed of Mach 2.9, a range of 68 miles, and a 630 lb conventional warhead. Although the Condor was tested extensively, the program was cancelled and it was never deployed with the fleet.

The model's manufacturer is unknown. John and Cynthia Heyde donated it to the museum.

Credit Line

Gift of John H. and Cynthia S. Heyde

Inventory Number

A19981653000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Wood

Plastic

Paint

Cork

Adhesive

Dimensions

Approximate (Model): 30.5 × 9.5 × 9.5cm (12 × 3 3/4 × 3 3/4 in.)

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/nv98868a505-ad1d-4bd6-ab47-39fc571d49c0

Record ID

nasm_A19981653000