Collection

Small test cones from re-entry ablation simulation

Made:
1955-1965

Set of small test cones and one hemisphere which have been subjected to intense heat to simulate re-entry ablation for nose cones of ballistic missiles.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-2914
Materials:
nylon, tufnol and steel
type:
cone

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