Cylindrical, with canted nozzle at base, angled upward; covered hole at other end; cradle beneath and support bracket at opposite end from nozzle; two supports along side of cylinder, one on each side, mounted by collar towards far end (opposite from nozzle) of JATO, and cable type collar at other end, towards nozzle; horizontal, fan-like or train "cow-catcher" like attachment projecting at front end of JATO, with vertical brace welded on middle or down center of this projected part; all the faces of these parts in front of JATO, with large, equidistant drilled holes; overall, heavily rusted; clamp and bottom half of cradle near nozzle end, painted gray or blue gray Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 04/11/2007 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Military; Missiles; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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