This is a 1:24 scale model of the Hawk, a U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps surface-to-air missile which provides medium-range, low to medium altitude air defense against a variety of targets. Carrying a conventional warhead, the first version of the missile was deployed in 1959 in West Germany, Okinawa, and Panama. Later versions saw service in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War. Many allied nations have acquired Hawks, including Israel, Britain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The Army Ballistic Missile Agency built this model and donated it to NASM in 1961.
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
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Manufacturer
U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Redstone Arsenal
Dimensions
Overall: 9in. x 5in. x 5in. (22.86 x 12.7 x 12.7cm)
Other (missile): 8 in. × 2 1/2 in. (20.3 × 6.4cm)
Materials
Aluminum
Wood
Brass
Steel
Paint
Plastic
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19610062000
Credit Line
Gift of U.S. Army Ordnance Missile Command
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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