Rocket, Flying Model Kit, Valkyrie

Object Details

Manufacturer

Vashon Industries, Inc.

Summary

This is an unassembled flying rocket model, made by Vashon Industries. The body of the rocket, parachute, and launch rails are plastic. The fins and nosecone are plastic. The model used freon as a cold gas propellant. 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

A19930631000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Model has aluminum body, balsa fins and nosecone, and plastic launch rails and parachute. Storage box is cardboard and held together with steel staples. Instructions sheet and pamphlet are paper. Glue is included in the kit.

Dimensions

Other: 3 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 4 in., 0.3kg (8.3 x 32.4 x 10.2cm, 5/8lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19930631000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv946c3fc6c-8c6f-4c7b-9683-60f38e605015