Argo-E5 (Jason)
The Argo-E5 (Jason) was a five stage high altitude sounding rocket. It consisted of a Honest John as first stage, two tandem mounted Nike motors as second and third stages, a Recruit as fourth stage and a T-55 as fifth stage. It was first used in 1958. Air Force used it Project Jason during the Argus high-altitude nuclear tests.
Version | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 |
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Jason (Argo-E5) | Honest John (M-6) | Nike (M5-E1) | Nike (M5-E1) | Recruit (XM-19-E1) | T-55 |