Model, Missile, Falcon AIM-4D

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Summary
This is a model of unknown scale of the AIM-4D, one of several different Falcon short range air-to-air missiles developed by Hughes Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. It had a range of 6 miles, a maximum speed of Mach 4, a conventional warhead, and an infrared homing unit for guidance. The missile saw limited service in the 1960s. 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
A19981617000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Plastic missile and base.
Dimensions
Overall: 8 in. long x 2 in. diameter (20.32 x 5.08cm)
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19981617000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fadbb043-dac7-46da-a4ad-9dc5808a17c8
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