Javelin (rocket)

Javelin (rocket)

Javelin ("Argo D-4") was the designation of an American sounding rocket. The four stage Javelin rocket had a payload of around 57 kilograms, an apogee of 1100 kilometers, a liftoff thrust of 365 kilo-newtons, a total mass of 3,385 kilograms, and a core diameter of 580 centimeters. It was launched 82 times between 1959 and 1976.

External links

* http://www.astronautix.com/lvs/javelin.htm


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Javelin (disambiguation) — A Javelin is a throw weapon, used more commonly in the modern athletics discipline: Javelin throw.Javelin may also refer to: * Javelin (rocket), a former American sounding rocket * Javelin dinghy, a sailing dinghy * Javelin Software, a software… …   Wikipedia

  • Javelin (comics) — Superherobox caption=Javelin appears in Green Lantern comic color=background:#8080ff character name=Javelin real name=Unknown publisher=DC Comics debut= Green Lantern #173 (February 1984) creators=Dennis O Neil Mike Sekowsky Dick Giordano… …   Wikipedia

  • Javelin surface-to-air missile — Infobox Weapon name= Javelin caption= British soldier posing with Javelin triple launcher origin= flagicon|United Kingdom UK type=Manportable surface to air missile is ranged= is explosive=yes is missile=yes is UK= service= used by= UK, Canada… …   Wikipedia

  • Rocket launcher — For other uses, see Rocket launcher (disambiguation). Shoulder launched weapons avoid the problem of recoil by directing all exhaust out the rear of the launch tube (Swedish AT4) …   Wikipedia

  • Napier Javelin — Javelin Type Piston aero engine Manufacturer Napier Son First run …   Wikipedia

  • FGM-148 Javelin — Infobox Weapon name= FGM 148 Javelin caption= U.S. soldier firing Javelin. origin= United States type=Anti tank guided missile launcher is ranged= is explosive=yes is missile=yes is UK= service= 1996–present used by= See Operators wars= War in… …   Wikipedia

  • Merlin Rocket — This article is about the boat. For the rocket engine developed by SpaceX, see Merlin (rocket engine). The Merlin Rocket. The Merlin Rocket is a 14 foot dinghy sailed in the United Kingdom. It is an active class, now with over 3700 boats built.… …   Wikipedia

  • M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System — (MLRS) M270 MLRS Type Multiple rocket launcher Place of origin …   Wikipedia

  • Nike Javelin — is the designation of an American two stage sounding rocket. The Nike Javelin was launched 34 times between 1964 and 1978. The maximum flight altitude of the Nike Javelin was 130 km, the takeoff thrust 217 kN, takeoff weight 900 kg …   Wikipedia

  • Muscle car — This 1966 Pontiac GTO is an example of a classic muscle car Muscle car is a term used to refer to a variety of high performance automobiles.[1] The Merriam Webster definition is more limiting, any of a group of American made 2 door sports coupes… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”