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This is a metal wind tunnel model of the V-2 missile, the world's first guided missile developed and used by Nazi Germany. It appears that it might be a configuration of the missile from the U.S. Army's Project Hermes from the late 1940s. Powered by liquid-fuel engines, the V-2 had a maximum range of 320 kilometers (200 miles) and carried a conventional warhead. It was first successfully tested in October 1942. Beginning in September 1944, over 3,000 V-2s were launched from mobile launchers at targets in England, France, and Belgium.

Both the manufacturer and donor of this model are unknown.

 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-Wind Tunnel Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions 3-D: 56.5 x 18.4 x 14.9cm (22 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.)
Other: 7.6cm (3 in.)
 Materials Non- Ferrous Brass or Copper Alloy, Paint
 Inventory Number A19850648000 Credit Line Donor unknown Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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