This is a JATO (Jet-Assisted-Take-Off) unit known as the JATO Junior developed and built by the Aerojet-General Corporation of Azusa, CA. It was meant to assist the take-off of light planes making short field takeoffs or emergency climb maneuvers. The JATO Junior was developed by Aerojet from 1951 and produced 350 lbs of thrust for 12 seconds. Such JATOs were continued to be used into the 1960's. Versions of it are still used today.
Aerojet General donated this JATO to the Museum in 1968.
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-Rocket Engines
Manufacturer
Aerojet General Corp.
Dimensions
3-D (Length x Diameter): 64.8 × 15.9cm (2 ft. 1 1/2 in. × 6 1/4 in.)
Materials
HAZ MAT: Cadmium
Ferrous Alloys
Paint
Uncharacterized Metal Foil
Adhesive
Ink
Inventory Number
A19680551000
Credit Line
Gift of Aerojet General Corporation
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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