Pegasus Rocket
Item Number: 2244
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Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket model. Pegasus XL is a winged, three-stage, solid rocket booster which weighs approximately 23,130 kg (51,000 lbm) and measures 16.9 m (55.4 ft) in length and 1.27 m (50 in) in diameter and has a wing span of 6.7 m (22 ft). It is lifted by an L-1011 carrier aircraft to a level flight condition of about 11,900 m (39,000 ft) and Mach 0.80. Five seconds after release from the aircraft Stage 1 motor ignition occurs. The vehicle's autonomous guidance and flight control system provide the guidance necessary to insert payloads into a wide range of trajectories.
Mahogany wood. Length 16 inches.