Rocket Motor Exhaust Cone

Rocket motor exhaust cones are components used in guided missiles and space vehicles that are powered by solid fuel propulsion systems. These cones are typically made of heat-resistant materials, such as graphite or carbon composite, and are designed to withstand the high temperatures and pressures generated by the rocket motor exhaust.

The exhaust cone is located at the rear of the rocket motor and serves several important functions. Firstly, it helps to direct and shape the flow of exhaust gases as they exit the rocket motor, providing a more efficient thrust and reducing aerodynamic drag. Additionally, the exhaust cone helps to protect the rocket motor and other components from the intense heat and pressure of the exhaust gases.

In the supply class Guided Missile And Space Vehicle Inert Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; And Components, the rocket motor exhaust cone is categorized as a component of the propulsion unit. This supply class includes various other components and subsystems related to solid fuel propulsion systems, such as rocket motors, nozzles, igniters, and propellant grains.

It is important to note that this supply class falls under the broader supply group Ammunition And Explosives, which encompasses a wide range of items related to military ammunition and explosive devices. However, in the case of rocket motor exhaust cones, they are considered inert components and do not contain any explosive materials themselves.