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Dr. Herbert Wagner's missile group at Henschel Aircraft in World War II Germany designed the Hs 298 as a small, experimental, air-to-air missile. A Schmidding solid rocket propelled it for about 25 seconds, and the pilot in the launch aircraft guided it using a joystick and transmitter.

These locks hold the missile's control surfaces in place during shipment and loading of the missile. The Smithsonian presumably obtained them along with the missile when the U.S. Navy transferred the Hs 298 in 1948.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Germany Type CRAFT-Missile & Rocket Parts Dimensions Each: 9 1/16" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
 Materials Steel
Paint
Putty
 Inventory Number A19510066002 Credit Line Transferred from the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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