Two types of take off units developed, fixed and droppable; attack planes equipped with fixed type, with nozzle emitting gaseous flames from rear of engine nacelle; heavier planes, equipped with jettison rockets attached to under side of wings; this type could be dropped by parachute and salvaged for re-use; rockets are designed to operate until plane is airborne and landing gear has been retracted.
Adapt rocket takeoff for U. S. warplanes
Aero Digest
Aero Digest ; 47 , n 1 ; p 108 + 212
1944
Article (Journal)
English
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