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Northrop SM-62 Snark 4-View
December 1957 American Modeler

Airplanes and Rockets - December 1957 American Modeler magazine cover
Aircraft modeling has undergone significant changes over the decades - both in technology and preferences. Magazines like American Aircraft Modeler, and American Modeler before that, were the best venues for capturing snapshots of the status quo of the day.

I have been scanning and posting excerpts from my collection of AAM and AM, concentrating on model building articles and old advertisements. Whether you are here to wax nostalgic, or are just interested in learning history, hopefully you will find what you are seeking. As time permits, I will be glad to scan articles for you. All copyrights (if any) are hereby acknowledged.
This 4-view drawing of the Northrop SM-62 Snark was scanned from page 21 of my purchased edition of the December 1957 American Modeler. It is another example of Walter Jefferies' fine scale drawings.

Northrop SM-62 Snark

Scale Presentations by Walter M. Jefferies, Jr.

First U.S guided missile with intercontinental range, tailless turbojet powered weapon cruises at high sub-sonic speeds. With nuclear warhead and range of strategic jet bombers, its range can be extended by addition of large pylon­mounted, underwing auxiliary fuel tanks. Combination ailerons and elevators, called elevons, are mounted on trailing edge of wing about mid-span, Thin wing is swept back 45°. Parabrake to aid in recovery of missile is housed in compartment above jet exhaust. Originally powered by an Allison J-71 turbo­jet, Snark now has a Pratt and Whitney J-57. Take-off is aided by two booster rockets mounted each side of fuselage just ahead of turbo-jet intake. Rocket units jettison after burning out.


Airplanes and Rockets - Northrop SM-62 Snark 4-View (December 1957 American Modeler)
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Posted 8/14/2010