Rocket, Flying Model, Black Widow

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Object Details

Summary

This is a two-stage Black Widow flying rocket model made of wood, steel, plastic, and cardboard. It is not known whether it was flown. The model has a nylon parachute in the nose. Once the motors stopped burning the parachute deployed and the model gently returned to Earth for reuse. The manufacturer is unknown. John Langford donated it to the museum in 1996.

Credit Line

Gift of John Langford

Inventory Number

A19960467000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Paint

Wood

Plastic

Steel

Dimensions

Overall: 1ft 6 1/8in. x 7 1/2in. (46.04 x 19.05cm)

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/nv97a60eaa6-ada1-4694-a0b0-c83d9d6fe5c7

Record ID

nasm_A19960467000