Country of Origin: United States
Dimensions:
5.72 x 18.42 x 5.72cm (2 1/4in. x 7 1/4in. x 2 1/4in.) (Approximate, model)
18.42 x 15.88 x 10.16cm (7 1/4in. x 6 1/4in. x 4in.) (Approximate, on base)
Materials:
Plastic, brass
This is a model of unknown scale of the Bullpup, a U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps air-to-ground missile. Developed by Martin, it had a range of 7 miles, a 250 lb. conventional warhead, and utilized radio guidance from the launch aircraft. The missile was first deployed in 1959 and was replaced by the Bullpup A in the early 1960s.
The model's manufacturer is unknown. John and Cynthia Heyde donated it to the museum.
Gift of John S. and Cynthia H. Heyde.
