Cylindrical with protruding nozzle at end and four large clipped delta stabilizing fins welded to body at rear; one fin slightly bent from flight attempt of 22 May, 1965; no nosecone; welded closure plate inside front end; overall, bare metal gray and brown (surface rust and numerous scratches); fins painted glossy red for ease in tracking and also containing many scratches; varnish over nozzle.
Steel but upper portion and nosecone, which no longer exists, was sheathed in aluminum to save weight; fins, stee; nozzle, steel; varnish over nozzlel
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
02/02/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Rockets; Space
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