Model, Rocket, Titan IIIC, 1:48

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Martin Marietta Corp.

Summary

This is a 1:48 scale model of the Titan IIIC, one of many launch vehicles derived from the Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile. It had as its core vehicle the two liquid-fuel lower stages of the Titan IIIA rocket and a third stage carrying the payload. There were also two strap-on solid-fuel boosters. The Titan IIIC launched a series of military and civilian satellites into orbit from 1965-1982. This model was built and donated by Martin Marietta Corporation.

Credit Line

Gift of Martin Marietta

Inventory Number

A19772721000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic rocket on wood base.

Dimensions

Overall: 38 in. high x 8 in. diameter (96.52 x 20.32cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9b584f114-0e9f-454b-85dd-9a1be4f19e9f

Record ID

nasm_A19772721000