This is a model of unknown scale of the Quail. McDonnell Douglas made these missiles for the U.S. Air Force. Although the Quail had a missile designation, it only carried electronic countermeasure equipment to confuse and deceive enemy air defense systems. 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. 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: 2 in. wide x 5 in. long (5.08 x 12.7cm)
Materials
Plastic missile and base.
Inventory Number
A19981601000
Credit Line
Gift of John S. and Cynthia H. Heyde.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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