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Missile, Air-to-Surface, Tiny Tim

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
California Institute of Technology
Summary
The Tiny Tim air-to-ground missile was the largest American rocket in service during World War II. It weighed 1,250 pounds (567 kg.) and was also designated the 11.75-inch aircraft rocket (its diameter or caliber). The TNT warhead weighed 148.5 lbs (67.3 kg.), which could destroy coastal defense guns, pill boxes, bridges, tanks, and ships. The missile was primarily used by a Marine Corps Air Group and was mounted on F4U aircraft.
Tiny Tims sunk at least one Japanese ship and seriously damaged another. During the Korean War, one Tiny Tim knocked out a key bridge. Visible in this partial cutaway are simulated solid-propellant sticks and the rocket's 24 exhaust nozzles. This object was donated to the Smithsonian by the U.S. Navy in 1964.
Alternate Name
Tiny Tim Missile
1944-1951
Inventory Number
A19660030000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Overall, steel; fins, aluminum; simulated propellant, wood, possibly pine; felt in front of propellant grain simulations; copper burst disc, in back of nozzles; two electrical leads for ignition, with transpararent plastic insulation, leading from back of nozzle.
Dimensions
Overall: 10 ft. 3 in. long x 11 3/4 in. diameter, 1255 lb. (312.42 x 29.85cm, 569.3kg)
Other (Nozzle): 1 1/4 in. diameter (3.18cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
World War II Aviation
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19660030000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv958a8c174-e5e1-4a2b-adcd-7e74241917ab

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