Motor, Model Rocket, Model Products Corporation

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Model Products Corporation

Summary

This an unflown Model Products Corporation "Miniroc" B3-4 model rocket motor. It is made of pasteboard and contains non-explosive propellant. The "B3-4" signifies that the power of the motor is in the second lowest class (out of seven) established by the National Association of Rocketry. A motor is used only once to power a model rocket. G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated it to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930525000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Engine: Paper, Adhesive, Ceramic

Packaging: Cardboard, Plastic, Steel

Dimensions

Packaging: 1.27 x 11.11 x 12.7cm (1/2in. x 4 3/8in. x 5in.)

Before 10/7/2011: Other: 1/2 x 2 1/4in. (1.3 x 5.7cm)

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/nv9f1465759-6a06-4836-bc21-4f447b5644b8

Record ID

nasm_A19930525000