Nozzle, Rocket , Solid Fuel, 12AS-1000D-5, JATO (Jet-Assisted-Take-Off) Unit

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Aerojet Engineering Corp.

Summary

This is the nozzle for a 12AS-1000D-5 JATO (Jet-Assisted-Take-Off) rocket motor, developed and manufactured by the Aerojet Engineering Corporation and used to help lift light aircraft or for rescue operations. The motor produced one thousand pounds of thrust for twelve seconds. One of the most popular JATOs, the 12AS-1000D-5 was the first to be type certified by the Civilian Aviation Authority (certification R-1).

Aerojet gave this nozzle to the Museum in 1948.

Credit Line

Gift of Aerojet Engineering Corporation

Date

ca. 1947

Inventory Number

A19480011000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PROPULSION-Rocket Engines

Materials

Steel

Graphite

Copper Alloy

Paint

Aluminum

Dimensions

4 1/4" Diameter x 4 3/8"

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/nv93fe19ba6-2221-4919-a6bd-efc180061329

Record ID

nasm_A19480011000