Model, Missile, Sparrow III

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is a model of unknown scale of the Sparrow III, a medium-range air-to-air missile made by Raytheon which also was designated Air Intercept Missile 7C (AIM-7C). It had a conventional warhead, a solid-fuel motor, a range of 25 miles, and semi-active radar homing for guidance. The missile was deployed on various U.S. Navy aircraft from 1958 into the late 1960s.

The model's manufacturer is unknown. John and Cythia Heyde donated it to the museum.

Credit Line

Gift of John H. and Cynthia S. Heyde

Inventory Number

A19981638000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Paint, Adhesive

Dimensions

Overall (Model): 1ft x 5 5/8in. x 2 5/8in. (30.48 x 14.29 x 6.67cm)

Overall (Detached Fins (1)): 1 9/16in. x 1 5/16in. x 3/16in. (3.97 x 3.33 x 0.48cm)

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/nv9e70ab38c-886f-4b80-9fbe-787df883b0e8

Record ID

nasm_A19981638000