This is a Bulgarian made flying rocket model. The manufacturer is unknown. The model has a Kraft paper body, fibreboard fins, balsa nose and a paper parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of the parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again.
G. Harry Stine donated the model to the Museum in 1973.
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
Bulgaria
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
Model: 13 in. × 5 1/2 in. × 5 1/2 in. (33 × 14 × 14cm)
Materials
Paper, Wood, Adhesive, Nylon, Rubber, Plastic
Rocket body is Kraft paper; fins are fiberboard; nose is balsa; plastic parachute attached to nose by string and rubber band; aluminum launch rail guides.
Inventory Number
A19930776000
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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