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This is a cutway of the 5-inch caliber HVAR (High Velocity Aircraft Rocket), also called the Holy Moses. It was an effective U.S. Navy air-to-surface missile against land and sea targets that began service in World War II and continued to be operational until 1955. The missile was primarily carried by Navy airplanes like the F4U Corsair, but was first used by the Army Air Forces against German targets near Lo, France, in 1944.

About a million HVARs were manufactured. The launch weight was 134 pounds, including 7.8 pounds of high explosive. Its speed was 950 miles per hour, and it had a maximum range of about three miles. This object was found in the collections of the Smithsonian.

 Display Status

This object is on display in World War II Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

World War II Aviation
Object Details
Date ca. 1944-1955 Country of Origin United States of America Type CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets Dimensions Overall: 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. long x 5 in. diameter x 1 ft. 3 5/8 in. wing span (171.45 x 12.7 x 39.62cm)
 Materials Steel overall, with simulated propellant of wood; three felt rings, two outer and one inner, to cushion the fuze/igniter.
 Alternate Name HVAR Missile, Cutaway Inventory Number A19660028000 Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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