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This is the solid fuel rocket motor for the Sparrow II air-to-air missile. Produced by the Aerojet-General Corporation, the motor generated 7,800 pounds of thrust for 1.8 seconds, hence its designation 1.8KS7800. The same motor was also used in the Sparrow I and other members of the Sparrow missile family.

The U.S. Navy transferred the Sparrow II to the Smithsonian in 1958.

 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
Date 1957 Country of Origin United States of America Type CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer Aerojet General Corp.
 Physical Description Cylinder with nozzle affixed at rear; overall, glossy white with black stenciling; black nozzle; and aqua blue plastic rim on end; comes with separate cannister for igniter Dimensions Overall: 4ft 3 1/2in. x 8in. (130.81 x 20.32cm)
 Materials Steel
 Inventory Number A19590099003 Credit Line Transferred from U.S. Navy Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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