These components were used in the handling of the U.S. Navy's Polaris A-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile. The A-3 was the third and last version of this first generation submarine-launched ballistic missile. Lockheed Missiles and Space made these items and donated them to NASM in 19162.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
United States of America
CRAFT-Missile & Rocket Parts
Lockheed Missiles and Space Division
Overall: 3 1/2in. x 7in. x 8in. (8.89 x 17.78 x 20.32cm)
Steel
Parkerized Finish
A19620016001
Gift of the Lockheed Missile and Space Company.
National Air and Space Museum
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