Characteristics of the Nike-Cajun (CAN) rocket system and flight investigation of its performance /

A Nike-Cajun (CAN) two-stage solid-propellant rocket vehicle was flight tested for performance. This rocket was a modification of the Nike-Deacon (DAN) rocket which had previously been flight tested to evaluate its use as a meteorological sounding rocket. The altitude capabilities of the system were determined by flight-test measurements which recorded a peak altitude of 426,000 feet when the vehicle was launched from sea level at an angle of 75 degrees. Satisfactory performance of the CAN sounding rocket was indicated from the results of the flight test conducted.NACA Research Memorandum L57D26."July 29, 1957."Title from cover.Includes bibliographical references.A Nike-Cajun (CAN) two-stage solid-propellant rocket vehicle was flight tested for performance. This rocket was a modification of the Nike-Deacon (DAN) rocket which had previously been flight tested to evaluate its use as a meteorological sounding rocket. The altitude capabilities of the system were determined by flight-test measurements which recorded a peak altitude of 426,000 feet when the vehicle was launched from sea level at an angle of 75 degrees. Satisfactory performance of the CAN sounding rocket was indicated from the results of the flight test conducted.Mode of access: Internet