Country of Origin: United States
Dimensions:
Other (Base): 12.07 x 9.37 x 2.54cm (4 3/4in. x 3 11/16in. x 1in.)
Overall (Model and Base): 12.07 x 12.07 x 10.16cm (4 3/4in. x 4 3/4in. x 4in.)
Materials:
Wood
Unknown Metal
Varnish
Steel
Aluminum
Felt
Adhesive
Ink
Missile and stand which attaches it to the base are one piece and metal. Base is wood with metal nameplate.
This is a model of unknown scale of the Standard Missile (SM), a U.S. Navy ship-launched missile which has been produced in three major types, the SM-1, SM-2, and SM-3. The first two have solid-fuel motors and conventional warheads. The first SM-1 deployed in 1970 had a range of 19 miles and was primarily an anti-aircraft missile. An advanced SM-1 version entered service in 1981 and had a range of 35 miles. The first SM-2 was also deployed in 1981 and had a range of over 45 miles, but it could be used against aircraft, anti-ship missiles, and surface targets. The more advanced SM-3 is an anti-ballistic missile which employs a hit-to-kill vehicle.
The model's manufacturer is unknown. John and Cynthia Heyde donated it to the museum.
Gift of John S. and Cynthia H. Heyde.
