This is an unassembled Vostok model built by Model Products. The Vostok was a key Soviet launch vehicle. The model could be assembled into a static display model or a flying model. The model has a pasteboard body, plastic nose and fins, and a plastic parachute. If built as a flying model, 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. Not included in this kit are the motor, the launch controller that is used to ignite the motor, and the launch pad from which the model is launched. G. Harry Stine, an American pioneer in the field of flying rocket and missile models, donated it to the Museum.
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-Missiles & Rockets
Manufacturer
Model Products Corporation
Dimensions
Overall (rocket assembled): 1ft 3in. (38.1cm)
Other (box): 2 7/8 × 12 7/16 × 10 1/4 in., 13/16lb. (7.3 × 31.6 × 26cm, 0.4kg)
Materials
Plastic
Cardboard
Paper
Steel
Brass
Adhesive
Fiberglass
Cotton
Inventory Number
A19930737000
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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