Rocket, Flying Model, Phantom

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Object Details

Summary

This is a Phantom flying rocket model made of plastic and steel. It is not known whether it was flown. The transparent model has a nylon parachute in the nose and an Estes C6-3 motor in the aft end. Once the motors stopped burning the parachute deployed and the model gently returned to Earth for reuse. Estes Industries made the model and donated it to the museumn 1996.

Credit Line

GIFT OF ESTES INDUSTRIES.

Inventory Number

A19960464000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic

Paper

Adhesive

Cotton

Steel

Rubber

Wood

Ceramic

Brass

Paint

Dimensions

Other: 1 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 12 in. (2.5 × 8.9 × 30.5cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c9a030a6-a99b-4f0e-8d6c-236f49e0b952

Record ID

nasm_A19960464000