This is a model of unknown scale of a ramjet powered vehicle designated the M44, The model was made by the Lewis Research Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), one of NASA's facilities that conducted research and development on ramjets for use for use in supersonic aircraft. There is no information available on the history of the M44. The Lewis Research Center donated this model to NASM in 1966.
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
NASA, Lewis Research Center
Dimensions
Overall (model): 24 in. × 12 in. × 3 3/4 in. (61 × 30.5 × 9.5cm)
Storage (box): 2ft 2in. x 1ft 2in. x 6in. (66.04 x 35.56 x 15.24cm)
Materials
Wood
Plastic
Paint
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19660620000
Credit Line
Gift of NASA's Lewis Research Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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