Hypersonic Titan II Wind Tunnel Model C.1960's
Hypersonic Titan II Wind Tunnel Model C.1960's
Quite a stunning wind tunnel model of the Titan II missile. The Titan II was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and space launcher developed by the Glenn L. Martin Company from the earlier Titan I missile. Titan II was originally designed and used as an ICBM, but was later adapted as a medium-lift space launch vehicle to carry payloads to Earth orbit for the United States Air Force (USAF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
This model is made of solid aluminum and measures : 12.25” and 16.5” with base. The base was made after to adapt the model for display and is made of aluminum.
Last photo shows similar type size model in a hypersonic chamber for reference. Also photo with astronaut bladder glove shown for scale and is available separately .