• Missile, Air-to-Air, XAAM-N-3 Sparrow II
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    Cylindrical, tapering towards nosecone tip; with four equi-distant projections (arms) around base, for accomodating fins. Overall, blaze orange and white fibreglass nosecone. Accompanied by separate, curved metal rods (external electrical leads probablly to be fitted along warhead or guidance and control sections). Separate motor (1959-0099-003) and separate fins (1959-0099-002).

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Dane Penland

Date Created

03-03/2009

Keywords

Military; Missiles; Space

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