Model, Missile, Sparrow II (Canadian)

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Object Details

Summary

This is model of unknown scale of the U.S. Navy Sparrow II, a medium-range air-to-air missile which Douglas began developing in 1955. Due to technical problems, the Navy cancelled the project the following year. The Royal Canadian Air Force then continued development of the missile for possible use on its Arrow fighter, but technical problems with this project forced its cancellation in 1958. 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

A19981634000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic missile and base.

Dimensions

Overall: 6 1/2 in. long x 1 1/2 in. diameter (16.51 x 3.81cm)

Other (base): 2in. x 6 1/2in. (5.08 x 16.51cm)

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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/nv9cf156955-1304-4aaf-9064-f84a11c7b423

Record ID

nasm_A19981634000