Model, Rocket, Rocket Boost Ram Jet

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA, Lewis Research Center

Summary

This is a model of a ramjet-powered vehicle made of wood, metal, and plastic. NASA's Lewis Research Center manufactured it. The Lewis Research Center was one of NASA's facilities that conducted research and development on ramjets for use for use in supersonic aircraft. Ramjets were actually used in several aircraft and missiles in the 1950s and 1960s.

The Lewis Research Center transferred this model to NASM in 1966.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19660627000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Wood, plastic, brass, paint, steel

Dimensions

Overall: 4in. x 7in. x 2ft 2 1/4in. (10.16 x 17.78 x 66.68cm)

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/nv99da27edd-f8ef-45f7-9662-84616a9f3f5b

Record ID

nasm_A19660627000