What was the total cost of the Atlas?
In a tremendous national effort, by 1959 a peak of 33,000 personnel were working on the project. Total cost of the Atlas ICBM program to the United States was $8 billion. About a quarter of this went to Convair to design and develop the missile and launch facilities.
What kind of engines did the Atlas IIIA use?
The Atlas IIIA was a development of the Atlas using Russian engines in place of the Rocketdyne MA-5 booster/sustainer group used on all previous models. It was the centerpiece of Lockheed Martin’s strategy to remain a leader in the commercial launch services industry.
When did the first Atlas a launch take place?
The first Atlas A flight took place on 11 June 1957. In a tremendous national effort, by 1959 a peak of 33,000 personnel were working on the project. Total cost of the Atlas ICBM program to the United States was $8 billion. About a quarter of this went to Convair to design and develop the missile and launch facilities.
How much does an antique Atlas sewing machine cost?
There are several possible antique Atlas machines on sale at eBay and their price is over $500 each. This tells you that you can get a nice fee if you are one of the lucky ones who own those types of machines. It is hard to place a value on the Atlas models as one, they were merely copies of originals made by other inventors.
Who was the maker of the Atlas Countess sewing machine?
The Atlas Countess sewing machine was actually a machine made by Canadian Richard Mott Wanzer. It is interesting to note that Atlas also imported its Model D from the New Home Sewing Machine Company which is known as Janome today. The British Atlas Sewing Machine Company seemed to have stopped trading when the First World War broke out.
Who are the etchings by Rembrandt and Bartsch?
The following is a list of etchings by the Dutch painter and etcher Rembrandt, with the catalogue numbers of Adam Bartsch . Each change or addition to the plate that can be seen in a print is referred to as a ‘state’ of the print. Bald-headed man in right profile [The artist’s father?]
How big is an etching by Hans Thoma?
Large (up to 60in.) Hans Thoma-Three Nymphs Waving At Ship At Sea- Etching Signed Dated 1892/1899. Vintage Dorsey Potter Tyson, A Peking Cart. Color Etching. Framed 15 7/8″ x 14″.
