Raven XI motor (Skylark)

Made:
1955-1956 in Westcott

Raven XI motor (Skylark), complete with detachable nozzle, designed and made by the Rocket Propulsion Establishment, Westcott, Buckinghamshire, England, 1955-1956

Raven XI motor (Skylark), designed and made by the Rocket Propulsion Establishment, Westcott, Buckinghamshire, England, 1955-1956

Raven XI motor (Skylark)

1955-1956
Detachable nozzle for the Raven XI motor (Skylark), designed and made by the Rocket Propulsion Establishment, Westcott, Buckinghamshire, England, 1955-1956

Detachable nozzle for the Raven XI motor (Skylark)

1955-1956

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1980-1360
Materials:
metal (unknown) and aluminium alloy
type:
motor
credit:
Appleton Laboratory

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