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This is a 1:16 scale model of the Quail. Although the Quail had a missile designation, it only carried electronic countermeasure equipment to confuse and deceive enemy air defense systems and did not carry a warhead. Each Strategic Air Command B-52 intercontinental bomber normally carried four Quails in a bomb bay. Powered by a General Electric J85 engine and with a maximum range of approximately 400 miles, the Quail was deployed from 1960 into the 1970s. McDonnell Aircraft made 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 McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
 Dimensions Overall (1:16 scale): 10in. x 4in. x 3in. x 4in. (25.4 x 10.16 x 7.62 x 10.16cm)
 Materials Wood
 Inventory Number A19610189000 Credit Line Gift of McDonnell Aircraft Company Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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