Object Details
Manufacturer
Chance Vought Aircraft
Summary
This is a model of the Regulus I, a U.S. Navy surface-to-surface missile carried on and launched from the decks of submarines. It had a nuclear warhead, a solid-fuel engine, one booster for assist in take-off, a range of 400 miles, and a guidance system using radio commands from the submarine. The missile was deployed on a limited number of submarines during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Credit Line
Gift of Chance-Vought Aircraft, Inc.
Inventory Number
A19610047000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
1:10 scale. Missile is 52 inches long, 32 inches wide at the wings, and on the base is 12 inches high.
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19610047000