Motor, Model Rocket, Orville Carlisle "Rock-A-Chute" Type

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Orville H. Carlisle

Summary

This is an unflown Rock-A-Chute 4-4 flying rocket motor made by Orville Carlisle. It is made of pasteboard and contains non-explosive propellant. The motor was made at some time during the 1950s during the early years of the development of flying rocket models. A motor is used only once to power a model rocket. G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated this artifact to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930476000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Paper

Adhesive

Ceramic

Copper

Nylon

Plastic

Cork

Dimensions

Overall: 1/2in. x 3 3/8in. (1.3 x 8.57cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98c285cac-9734-4573-8fdb-f17e6b175fce

Record ID

nasm_A19930476000