Object Details
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
Physical Description
Wood and plastic display model of a McDonnell Douglas "Orient Express" Aerospace Plane concept aircraft in overall silver with red tails and white and blue striping color scheme. 1/36 scale.
Summary
In the late 1980s, the U.S. government and the aerospace industry promoted an idea for an airplane that would travel at hypersonic speeds, thus dramatically shortening the time to fly from the United States to the Far East. The concept was officially called the "National Aerospace Plane," also known by the popular name "Orient Express."
This model represents a concept developed by McDonnell Douglas, with Northwest Airlines as a potential customer.
Credit Line
Gift of Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Date
ca. 1989
Inventory Number
A19890110000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Aircraft
Materials
Plastics
Possible Wood
Paint
Dimensions
3-D (Overall): 240 × 97.8 × 25.4cm (7 ft. 10 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 10 in.)
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_A19890110000