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The First 2.8 x 29.4mm Experimental Gyrojet Rocket

Item #: Z7169

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Z7169 The First 2.8 x 29.4mm Experimental Gyrojet Rocket

Description: While it may not look like a typical Gyrojet, this is the very first Gyrojet ever made. It was obtained directly from Robert Mainhardt who kept it as a souvenir. This experimental rocket type was manufactured to verify that the Gyrojet concept would work. This example was manufactured with a steel case and a very small two-port aluminum nozzle held in place with a single crimp. The copper fuse is coated with Boron Potassium Nitrate that has begun to crumble over time. There may be a few out there like it but this is the FIRST!

Headstamp: None

Measures: OAL 29.4mm D 2.8mm

Reference: "An Introduction to MBA Gyrojets and Other Ordnance” Pg. 88 Fig. 7-2 (Exact item pictured in book)

Recovered: Obtained directly from Robert Mainhardt by Mel Carpenter

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