AIM-7 Sparrow Air-to-Air Missile - Shawnee, OK - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

This missile display is among several other military items in Woodland Veterans Park. Though aircraft of many varieties are often displayed, it is not often one sees a missile on display.

The AIM-7 series Sparrow missiles are radar-guided medium-range weapons. This model began use in 1958 and was used through the 1990's in Vietnam, Afghanistan and other fields of operation.

The missile is 12 feet long and 8 inches in diameter with a wing span of 3 ft. 4 inches. The launch weight is 500 lbs. This missile is mounted on a four foot high concrete base, with an inscription engraved on a black granite marker, which reads:

"AIM-7 Sparrow Air-to-Air Missile / The AIM-7 Sparrow is a radar-guided, supersonic, air-to-air missile with a high-explosive warhead operated by the United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. In 1958 the Sparrow Missile entered the service. It was used in Vietnam, Afghanistan and other conflicts. / "RETURN WITH HONOR".

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Aim-7 Sparrow Air-to-Air Missile Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Woodland Veterans Park - Shawnee, OK inside / outside: outside Access restrictions: No restrictions Tail Number: (S/N): Not listed Other Information:: Not listed

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