Object Details
- Summary
- This is a model of unknown scale of the Bulldog AGM-12C, an air-to-ground missile also known as the Bullpup B. Initially developed by Texas Instruments for use by U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft, it had a range of 10 miles, a 1,000 lb conventional warhead, and utilized radio guidance from the launch aircraft. The missile also was deployed with the U.S. Air Force from 1965 until the mid-1970s, and saw service on F-4 and F-105 fighters during the Vietnam War. 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
- A19981625000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Metal missile. Wood base with metal nameplate and vertical metal rod to which the missile is attached.
- Dimensions
- Overall: 1 ft. long x 4 in. diameter (30.48 x 10.16cm)
- Other: 5 in. wide x 9 in. long (12.7 x 22.86cm)
- 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_A19981625000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95d479c3c-94b3-436a-bee7-55511b1559e3
