Object Details
Manufacturer
Estes Industries, Inc.
Summary
This is an unassembled WAC Corporal flying rocket model built by Estes Industries. It is based on the rocket of the same name. The model has a pasteboard and plastic body, balsa nosecone and fins, and a plastic parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of the parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again. Not included in this kit are the motor, the launch controller that is used to ignite the motor, and the launch pad from which the model is launched.
This model was donated by G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the hobby of flying models.
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Inventory Number
A19930663000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Plastic, Paper, Wood, Cardboard, Rubber, Adhesive, Cotton, Lead, Steel
Model has pasteboard body, balsa nosecone and fins, plastic parachute w/string shrouds; retail package is plastic w/paper assembly instructions
Dimensions
Approximate (retail package): 10 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 1 in. (26.7 × 11.4 × 2.5cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19930663000