Object Details
- Summary
- This is a model of unknown scale of the Bomarc, a ground-launched anti-aircraft missile deployed at U.S. Air Force bases in the United States from 1957-1972. Developed by Boeing, the missile had a range of up to 440 miles, a maximum speed approaching Mach 4, a cruising altitude of 65,000 feet, and either a conventional or nuclear warhead. Targets were initially acquired by the ground-based SAGE air-defense radar system and the Bomarc was then launched. Within about 10 miles of the target, the missile's on-board radar locked onto it to achieve an intercept. John and Cynthia Heyde donated this model to NASM on an unknown date.
- Credit Line
- Gift of John S. and Cynthia H. Heyde.
- Inventory Number
- A19981643000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Plastic missile. Base is wood with a thin metal rod extending vertically to which the missile is attached.
- Dimensions
- Overall: 10 in. long x 4 in. diameter (25.4 x 10.16cm)
- Other (base): 3in. x 4in. (7.62 x 10.16cm)
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Hangar
- James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19981643000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97d1821ee-db27-4630-a338-d116a9175665
