Object Details
Manufacturer
Unknown
Summary
These are 1:200 scale models of the four United States and seven Soviet intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) deployed or under development in 1983. They are arranged chronologically from left to right as of the date they were initially deployed. In the far left section covering the years 1960-1965 are the U.S. Titan and Minuteman II; in the next section covering the years 1965-1970 are the U.S. Minuteman III and the Soviet SS-11 and SS-13; in the next section covering the years 1970-1975 are the Soviet SS-17, SS-18, and SS-19; and in the last section covering ICBMs under development are the U.S. Peacekeeper and two unnamed Soviet missiles.
The models' manufacturer is unknown. John and Cynthia Heyde donated them to the museum.
Credit Line
Gift of John H. and Cynthia S. Heyde
Inventory Number
A19981637000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
The models are plastic and the base is wood and metal.
Dimensions
13 5/8" x 3 3/8" x 7 5/8"
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19981637000