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Shown here is the X217C1 experimental Jet-Assisted-Take-Off (JATO)) rocket motor, made in September 1957 by the Alleghany Ballisrtics Laboratory and powered by a double-base type propellant. The Navy's bureau of ordnance acquired this motor, perhaps for a larger missile system.

Donated by the U.S. Army (Fort Benjamin Harrison).

 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 Hercules Powder Co. and Alleghany Ballistic Lab
 Dimensions 3-D: 130.8 × 20.3cm (51 1/2 × 8 in.)
Other: 40 1/2lb. (18.4kg)
Other (casing): 44 1/4in. (112.4cm)
Other (nozzle): 18.4cm (7 1/4 in.)
Storage: 137.8 × 27 × 24.4cm (54 1/4 × 10 5/8 × 9 5/8 in.)
 Materials Steel
Paint
Paper
Adhesive
 Inventory Number A19781624000 Credit Line U.S. Army, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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