Descon Navaho G-26

Scratch - Navaho G-26 {Scratch}

Contributed by Tim Wilson

Manufacturer: Scratch

Navaho G-26

by Tim Wilson
 

The G-26 Navaho program of the mid-1950ís was one of the earliest US attempts to build a long-range nuclear-capable cruise missile. The G-26 was a testbed for what was to have been the operational G-38. Unfortunately, ballistic missiles made the program obsolete almost from the beginning and it was cancelled before the test series was completed. The Navaho did leave a legacy however. The engines developed for it were forerunners of those used in the Atlas program and, ultimately, paved the way for the F1 engines of the Saturn. Modern inertial guidance and telemetry systems also have their roots in the Navaho program. This model is not a scale replica of the Navaho missile, but an attempt to capture the "flavor" of that ungainly-looking craft while complying with rules of the Jan-Mar 2002 rec.models.rockets design contest. Much like the real missile, itís a parasite boost glider of questionable stability, one you should find challenging to build and fly. And hopefully, you will finish with an unusual model and some new techniques you can apply to your own designs.

Rocket Pic

Rocket Pic

Chapters Inside the PDF Introduction ..........................1
The Glider .............................6
The Booster ..........................14
Flight Preparation ..................21
Resources .............................24
Appendix A Template Set......25

Download PDF of this Boost Glider Here

 

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