Motor, Model Rocket, Central Rocket Co. "Rock-A-Chute" Type
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Central Rocket Co.
- Summary
- This is an unflown Central Rocket Company Rock-A-Chute model rocket motor made of pasteboard and containing non-explosive propellant. It produces a maximum thrust of 1.25 lbs, placing it in the range of the least powerful motors sold commercially. 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
- A19930489000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Paper
- Adhesive
- Ceramic
- Dimensions
- Overall: 3/4in. x 2 3/4in. (1.9 x 6.99cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19930489000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv904965519-3a76-4d1a-b39c-ce4512166e3d
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