Cylindrical with pointed ogive nosecone and four clipped delta fins; overall white, with black and white diagonal black stripe roll pattern around center of rocket, duplicating pattern of some of the captured V-2 rockets launched from the White Sands proving Grounds, N.M., during late 1940's. Nosecone detachable for re-placing the parachute after a launch. Internal parachute, red and yellow, with rubber bands and red parachute cords leading to eye screw in center of internal nose insert. Lacks motor. Black line markings made of strips of ordinary black electrical tape. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 06/03/2022 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Military; Missiles; Models; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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