7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
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[M] A rare ISAYEV liquid fuel ROCKET engine on...
A rare ISAYEV liquid fuel ROCKET engine on stand, Russian, CIRCA 1957
constructed in coated metal and complete with seals and tabs, now welded to ebonised tubular steel display stand -- 40in. (102cm.) high
Designed by Alexei Isayev (1908-1971) this engine was developed as a high altitude surface-to-air missile and is similar to the one used to shoot down the supposedly invulnerable U-2 spy plane piloted by Gary Powers on May 1st 1960. The engine could develop 6000HP generating 615mph and were for single use - being destroyed by the high temperatures they created, consequently very few have survived.
constructed in coated metal and complete with seals and tabs, now welded to ebonised tubular steel display stand -- 40in. (102cm.) high
Designed by Alexei Isayev (1908-1971) this engine was developed as a high altitude surface-to-air missile and is similar to the one used to shoot down the supposedly invulnerable U-2 spy plane piloted by Gary Powers on May 1st 1960. The engine could develop 6000HP generating 615mph and were for single use - being destroyed by the high temperatures they created, consequently very few have survived.
Sold for £3,720
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A rare ISAYEV liquid fuel ROCKET engine on stand, Russian, CIRCA 1957
constructed in coated metal and complete with seals and tabs, now welded to ebonised tubular steel display stand -- 40in. (102cm.) high
Designed by Alexei Isayev (1908-1971) this engine was developed as a high altitude surface-to-air missile and is similar to the one used to shoot down the supposedly invulnerable U-2 spy plane piloted by Gary Powers on May 1st 1960. The engine could develop 6000HP generating 615mph and were for single use - being destroyed by the high temperatures they created, consequently very few have survived.
constructed in coated metal and complete with seals and tabs, now welded to ebonised tubular steel display stand -- 40in. (102cm.) high
Designed by Alexei Isayev (1908-1971) this engine was developed as a high altitude surface-to-air missile and is similar to the one used to shoot down the supposedly invulnerable U-2 spy plane piloted by Gary Powers on May 1st 1960. The engine could develop 6000HP generating 615mph and were for single use - being destroyed by the high temperatures they created, consequently very few have survived.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
