Object Details
Manufacturer
U.S. Army
Summary
These four fins are attached to the bottom of the U.S. Army's Nike booster rocket, which launched civilian and military payloads, such as the Cajun sounding rocket and the Ajax missile. The booster produced fifty thousand pounds of thrust for three seconds. When used to launch the Cajun, the booster was modified and fitted with four fins instead of the standard three for military missiles.
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics donated an entire Nike-Cajun sounding rocket to the Smithsonian in 1958.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Inventory Number
A19580045002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
CRAFT-Missile & Rocket Parts
Materials
Welded magnesium plate
Dimensions
Overall: 55.88 x 58.42cm (1ft 10in. x 1ft 11in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19580045002