Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
On View Exhibition
This is a full-scale model of the Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) Guidance Enhanced Missile + (GEM +), a U.S. Army one-stage, solid-fuel, ground-launched interceptor designed to destroy tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, or aircraft with a conventional high-explosive warhead. With a maximum speed of over 3,500 mph, it operates between 1.5 and 20 miles altitude and a range in excess of 60 miles. The Patriot PAC-2 GEM +, with an improved warhead and missile acquisition and tracking system, was built by Raytheon and entered service in 2002. It was used during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
ProtoVision made this model and Raytheon donated it to NASM in 2006.
Display Status
This object is on display in Rockets & Missiles at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Manufacturer
ProtoVision, Inc.
Dimensions
Overall (missile): 19ft x 2ft 10in. (579.12 x 86.36cm)
Overall (stand base): 4in. x 7ft 1in. x 8ft 8in. (10.16 x 215.9 x 264.16cm)
Overall (stand support): 3ft 1in. x 1ft (93.98 x 30.48cm)
Materials
Missile is plastic and metal
Stand and stand support are metal
Alternate Name
Patriot Advanced Capability-2 Guidance Enhanced Missile Plus
Inventory Number
A20070026000
Credit Line
Gift of the Raytheon Company
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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