Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Topping Models Inc.
- Summary
- This is a model of unknown scale of the Bomarc, a ground-launched anti-aircraft missile deployed at U.S. Air Force bases in the United States from 1957-1972. Developed by Boeing, the missile had a range of up to 440 miles, a maximum speed approaching Mach 4, a cruising altitude of 65,000 feet, and either a conventional or nuclear warhead. Targets were initially acquired by the ground-based SAGE air-defense radar system and the Bomarc was then launched. Within about 10 miles of the target, the missile's on-board radar locked onto it to achieve an intercept. Topping Models built and donated this model in 1958.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Topping Models
- Inventory Number
- A19580071000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
- plastic, steel, non-ferrous metal, brass
- Dimensions
- Overall: 1ft 1in. x 4in. (33.02 x 10.16cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19580071000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9dfad8bde-8386-4607-811e-1cbe0ae5ed57
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