This is a model of the Regulus I, a U.S. Navy surface-to-surface missile carried on and launched from the decks of submarines. It had a nuclear warhead, a solid-fuel engine, one booster for assist in take-off, a range of 400 miles, and a guidance system using radio commands from the submarine. The missile was deployed on a limited number of submarines during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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
Chance Vought Aircraft
Dimensions
1:10 scale. Missile is 52 inches long, 32 inches wide at the wings, and on the base is 12 inches high.
Materials
Wood
Inventory Number
A19610047000
Credit Line
Gift of Chance-Vought Aircraft, Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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