Rocket, Flying Model Kit, Swallow

Air and Space Museum

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Propulsion Dynamics, Inc.

Summary

This is an unassembled Swallow flying rocket model, made by Propulsion Dynamics The body of the rocket, fins, and nosecone are wood or cardboard. The kit does not include the motors or parachute.

G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of model rockets, donated this artifact to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930632000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Wood

Cardboard

Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy

Paper

Plastic

Wax

Paper

Mineral Wool

Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy Wire (Possible NiChrome)

Adhesive

Wax

Ink

Adhesive

Dimensions

Storage: 59.1 × 30.5 × 10.8cm (23 1/4 in. × 12 in. × 4 1/4 in.)

3-D (Largest piece, Diameter x Length): 2.7 × 45.7cm (1 1/16 × 18 in.)

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/nv905712b01-e809-4eee-a6de-2adc9ba37a37

Record ID

nasm_A19930632000

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