Model, Missile, Polaris A-1, 1:16

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Lockheed Missiles and Space Division

Summary

This is a 1:16 scale model of the Polaris A-1, America's first submarine-launched ballistic missile. It carried one nuclear warhead, had a range of approximately 1,400 miles, and was deployed during the 1960s. The missile was replaced by the Polaris A-2 which also carried a single nuclear warhead but had a longer range. Lockheed Missiles and Space made this model and donated it to NASM in 1961.

Credit Line

Gift of Lockheed

Inventory Number

A19610218000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

wood, paint, brass, plastic, felt, paper

Dimensions

Overall (on base): 81.92 x 24.77 x 14.61cm (2ft 8 1/4in. x 9 3/4in. x 5 3/4in.)

Approximate (model): 8.89 x 80.01cm (3 1/2in. x 2ft 7 1/2in.)

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/nv94c9dd412-e034-446a-8b88-6723f8da0c4f

Record ID

nasm_A19610218000