This is a model of unknown scale of the Hound Dog GAM-77, a U.S. Air Force air-to-ground missile made by North American which also had the designation Hound Dog AGM-28. Carried by and launched from B-52 intercontinental bombers, it had a nuclear warhead and was designed to destroy Soviet air defense systems enabling the bombers to reach their targets. The missile had a maximum speed of Mach 2.1, a range of 710 miles, could fly from tree-top level to 55,000 feet, and utilized an inertial navigation system linked to the aircraft. First deployed in the early 1960s, it was withdrawn from service in 1976. John and Cynthia Heyde donated this model to NASM on an unknown date.
Display Status
This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Dimensions
Overall: 4 in. wide x 1 ft. long (10.16 x 30.48cm)
Materials
Plastic missile and base.
Inventory Number
A19981602000
Credit Line
Gift of John S. and Cynthia H. Heyde.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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