Model, Wind Tunnel, Convair Space Shuttle, 0.006 scale
name: label: Manufacturer
content: General Dynamics Corp., Convair Division
notes: label: Summary
content: This wind tunnel model set dates from the early Space Shuttle design effort. In 1968-1970 the Convair Division of General Dynamics evaluated the aerodynamics of both a delta wing and a straight wing spacecraft design with either a vertical or a horizontal tail. This model, which can be reconfigured with different wings, tails, and fuselage sections, is a versatile device for testing design concepts. It suggests the experimentation and craft of aeronautical engineering. The model set passed from General Dynamics to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and then to a private collector who donated it to the Museum in 2007.
place: label: Country of Origin
content: United States of America
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content: National Air and Space Museum Collection
creditLine: label: Credit Line
content: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Lathrope, Jr. and Taylor D. Lathrope, (granddaughter).
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Air and Space Museum
identifier: label: Inventory Number
content: A20100076000
objectType: label: Type
content: MODELS-Wind Tunnel
objectRights: label: Restrictions & Rights
content: CC0
physicalDescription: label: Materials
content: stainless steel, steel, aluminum, plaster
label: Dimensions
content: Model: 17.8 x 52.1 x 31.8cm, 10.1kg (7 x 20 1/2 x 12 1/2 in., 22 1/4lb.)