This is a model of unknown scale of the Bofors 135mm M70X unguided air-to-ground rocket pod. Bofors, a Swedish firm, began manufacturing this weapon system in the late 1960s for use on several Swedish fighters. The aircraft would carry two pods, each with six missiles. The manufacturer of this model is not known.
John and Cynthia Hede donated the model to NASM as part of a large collection of rocket and missile models.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Sweden
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Overall: 7.6 × 7.6 × 21.6cm (3 × 3 × 8 1/2 in.)
Metal missile and base.
Aluminum
Felt
Paint
Adhesive
A19981618000
Gift of John S. and Cynthia H. Heyde.
National Air and Space Museum
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