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
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