Dr. Herbert Wagner's missile group at Henschel Aircraft in World War II Germany designed the Hs 298 as a small, experimental, air-to-air missile. A Schmidding solid rocket propelled it for about 25 seconds, and the pilot in the launch aircraft guided it using a joystick and transmitter.
These locks hold the missile's control surfaces in place during shipment and loading of the missile. The Smithsonian presumably obtained them along with the missile when the U.S. Navy transferred the Hs 298 in 1948.
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
Germany
Type
CRAFT-Missile & Rocket Parts
Dimensions
Each: 9 1/16" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Materials
Steel
Paint
Putty
Inventory Number
A19510066002
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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