Construction details of Martin built Neptune, research missile being built to double ceilings reached by V-2s; comparison of known propulsion systems led to choice of single cylinder liquefied oxygen alcohol rocket power plant with turbo-pump propellant injection system; length 543 in.; diam 32 in.; span (across fins) 98 in.; total gross weight 9510-11,410 lb; altitude 1,255,000 ft; velocity (max) 8200 ft/sec.


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    Title :

    Super altitude-research rocket revealed by navy


    Additional title:

    Aviation


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aviation ; 46 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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