Rocket Engine, JATO, 750-Pound-Thrust

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Reaction Motors, Inc.

Summary

These are parts of an early rocket motor of 750 lbs thrust, developed by Reaction Motors, Inc. (RMI), probably about 1943 or 1944. It was part of a project to develop JATO (Jet Assisted Take-Off) units for heavily loaded Navy aircraft during World War II. However, the motor did not become operational.

Thiokol Chemical Corporation, Reaction Motors Division, gave this engine to the Smithsonian in 1967 as part of a gift of RMI artifacts.

Credit Line

Gift of Thiokol Chemical Corporation, Reaction Motors Division

Inventory Number

A19850105000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PROPULSION-Components (Engine Parts)

Materials

Steel

Paint

Copper

Aluminum

Paper

Ink

Cotton

Dimensions

Main unit: 17 1/4" x 7" Diameter

Fuel Inlet: 9 7/8" x 4 7/8" x 3 1/2"

Copper O Ring: 4 7/8" Diameter x 1/16"

Gasket: 5 7/8" x 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/nv9db6c1c85-f3cf-4474-a303-614b2e14584a

Record ID

nasm_A19850105000