Model, Missile, Matador with Trailer

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Topping Models Inc.
Summary
This is a model of unknown scale of the Matador, a U.S. Air Force surface-to-surface missile deployed for a short period beginning in 1955. The first version of the missile was the B-61A (later designated the TM-61A), and it carried either a conventional or nuclear warhead and had a range of less than 400 miles. The second version of the missile was the TM-61B, and it carried either a conventional or nuclear warhead but had a range of approximately 500 miles. Both versions were launched from hardened shelters or mobile trailers. Topping Models made this model and the estate of Glenn L. Martin donated it to NASM in 1959.
Credit Line
Gift of Topping Models
Inventory Number
A19590141000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Plastic, adhesive, paint, steel
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2in. x 7 1/4in. x 1ft 1 1/2in. (13.97 x 18.42 x 34.29cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19590141000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bf277f14-dfb7-483b-8dd9-0fabd0d94c80
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