Shown here is a smokeless Aerojet 15-KS-1000 Jet-Assisted-Take-Off (JATO) unit used to boost military and commercial aircraft. The motor produced 1,000 pounds of thrust for 15 seconds. Multiple units were used to lift bombers during the Korean War. Approximately 256,000 of these motors were produced.
Aerojet gave this motor 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
Overall: 2 ft. 9 1/2 in. × 11 in., 60lb. (85.1 × 27.9cm, 27.2kg)
3-D (Overall, Weight includes Crate): 78.7 × 25.4cm, 44.5kg (2 ft. 7 in. × 10 in., 98lb.)
Materials
HAZ MAT: Cadmium
Ferrous Alloy
Paint
Adhesive Sticker
Ink
Inventory Number
A19680550000
Credit Line
Gift of Aerojet General Corp.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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