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
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