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This fuselage section is one of several interchangeable parts of the wind tunnel model for testing different Space Shuttle designs. The model set dates from the early Shuttle design effort (1968-1970) when the Convair Division of General Dynamics evaluated the aerodynamics of different design concepts. A private collector donated the model set to the Museum in 2007.

 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 General Dynamics Corp., Convair Division
 Dimensions 3-D: 19.1 x 7.6 x 4.4cm (7 1/2 x 3 x 1 3/4 in.)
 Materials stainless steel
 Inventory Number A20100079000 Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Lathrope, Jr. and Taylor D. Lathrope, (granddaughter). Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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