Model, Missile, Falcon AIM-4D

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Object Details

Summary

This is a model of unknown scale of the AIM-4D, one of several different Falcon short range air-to-air missiles developed by Hughes Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. It had a range of 6 miles, a maximum speed of Mach 4, a conventional warhead, and an infrared homing unit for guidance. The missile saw limited service in the 1960s. John and Cynthia Heyde donated this model to NASM on an unknown date.

Credit Line

Gift of John H. and Cynthia S. Heyde

Inventory Number

A19981617000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic missile and base.

Dimensions

Overall: 8 in. long x 2 in. diameter (20.32 x 5.08cm)

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Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fadbb043-dac7-46da-a4ad-9dc5808a17c8

Record ID

nasm_A19981617000