The Nike Smoke was developed in 1959 as a vehicle for observing high altitude wind patterns
generally in preparation for launching another rocket. The Nike Smoke uses an air inlet at the
tip of the nosecone to allow air to mix with a solution of sulfur trioxide and chlorosulfonic acid.
The result was a dense smoke trail that was visable from the ground.
Later versions added titanium tetrachloride and phosphorus to the smoke solution producing a
more visable smoke trail. The operational version of the rocket had a service ceiling of 75,000
feet. The rocket was also flown in a two stage configuration to altitudes of 32 miles.
This kit features:Through the wall fin mounting
Machined Baltic Birch fins and rings
Fiberglass molded nose cone
Pre-fiberglassed and pre-slotted body tube
75mm motor mount
Dual Deployment or Apogee only
Tubular nylon shock cords
List of Materials:(1) Fiberglass nosecone
(1) Nosecone bulkhead
(1) Lower Body tube - slotted
(1) Upper body tube
(1) Lower body tube support ring
(1) Coupler / Electronics bay
(1) Upper electronics bay bulkhead
(1) Lower electronics bay bulkhead
(2) Electronics plate slides
(1) Electronics mounting plate
(4) Threaded Rods
(24) 1/4-20 nuts
(20) 1/4” washers
(4) 1/4” wing nuts
(4) Centering rings
(4) Fins
(1) 75mm motor tube
(4) U-bolts with backing plates
(2) Shock cord
(2) Rail Guides with mounting screws / spacers
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