Model, Missile, Oriole

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Object Details

Summary

This is a model of unknown scale of the Oriole, a U.S. Navy air-to-air missile made by Martin. It had a solid-fuel motor, a maximum speed of Mach 2.5, a range of 20 miles, and a conventional warhead. Limited numbers were deployed in the 1950s. 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

A19981615000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Metal missile. Wood base with metal nameplate.

Dimensions

Overall: 1 ft. 1 in. long x 3 1/2 in. diameter (33.02 x 8.89cm)

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

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/nv938795200-ee23-42de-9328-3c063947f796

Record ID

nasm_A19981615000