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Shown here is a half section of a nozzle for the LR-58 solid propellant rocket motor that powered the Bullpup, a mass produced air-to-surface guided missile introduced by the U.S. Navy in 1959. A number of Navy aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder, and F-105 Thunderchief carried the missile.

Donated by the Thiokol Chemical Corporation.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Components (Engine Parts) Manufacturer Reaction Motors, Inc.
 Physical Description Cut half section of rocket nozzle; smooth, painted grey or silver exterior, except for bronze colored series of three grooves around throat; rough textured interior, painted gray or silver. Dimensions Approximate: 17.8 x 21 x 10.8cm (7in. x 8 1/4in. x 4 1/4in.)
 Materials Copper alloy, steel alloy, paint, coating, the latter probably Rokide (as was used on the Bullpup missile motor)
 Inventory Number A19771262000 Credit Line Transferred from Thiokol Chemical Corporation Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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