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
Date
ca. 1940
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Aircraft
Physical Description
Metal, plastic and wood exhibit model of a U.S. Navy Curtiss SBC-3 Helldiver bomber aircraft in overall natural aluminum with yellow top of upper wing, blue tail surfaces, and red cowling, chevron on center top of upper wing and rear fuselage stripe color scheme; with detailed cockpit and retractable landing gear. 1/16 scale. Circa 1940.
Dimensions
Model: 16.5 x 54.6 x 63.5cm (6 1/2 in. x 21 1/2 in. x 25 in.)
Materials
Metal - overall
Plastic - propeller, canopy panes
Wood - wing bracing spacers
Inventory Number
A19610162000
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Navy
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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