Nozzle, Throat Section, Rocket Engine, Liquid Propellant

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Reaction Motors Div., Thiokol Chemical Corp.

Summary

Shown here is the nozzle throat for the "Super-P" or Super Performance Engine developed by the Reaction Motors Division of the Thiokol Chemical Corporation for one of the Navy's fighter aircraft programs (type unknown) in the 1950s.

Donated by the Thiokol Chemical Corporation.

Credit Line

Gift of Thiokol Chemical Corporation

Inventory Number

A19771259000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PROPULSION-Components (Engine Parts)

Materials

Aluminum, with ceramic coating on one side

Dimensions

Overall: 1in. x 5 1/4in. x 2 1/2in. (2.5 x 13.3 x 6.4cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv91525f9cd-ddf2-4b4e-a319-b9b924e66976

Record ID

nasm_A19771259000