Object Details
Manufacturer
Thiokol
Summary
This is a rocket belt, also called a jet pack, built by the Reaction Motors Division (RMD) of the Thiokol Chemical Corporation, in Denville, New Jersey in 1964. RMD began development of this device in 1958. The first units were propelled by compressed nitrogen gas. The model shown here is a later version that used compressed hydrogen peroxide. Although other firms, such as Bell Aerosystems, also built rocket belts, they did not achieve much success as commercial or military products. RMD's rocket belt was not adopted for use by the military.
The Reaction Motors Division of Thiokol Chemical Corporation gave this rocket belt to the Museum in 1964.
Credit Line
Reaction Motors Division, Thiokol Chemical Corp.
Date
ca. 1964
Inventory Number
A19640689000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Miscellaneous
Materials
Steel
Plastic
Foam
Paint
Natural Fabric
Leather
Aluminum
Copper Alloy
Rubber
Cadmium plating
Adhesive
Paper
Dimensions
Approximate (Overall): 68.6 × 63.5 × 43.2cm (27 × 25 × 17 in.)
Overall: 42lb. (19.1kg)
Other (Tank): 13 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (34.3 × 16.5cm)
Other (Strap): 47 in. (119.4cm)
Storage: 75.6 × 70.5 × 48.9cm (29 3/4 × 27 3/4 × 19 1/4 in.)
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_A19640689000