Photo credit: United States Navy
#1 The launch of a United States Navy Regulus II target drone at theEglin Gulf Test Range, using a JATO (Jet Assisted Take Off) bottle, which would help it reach a speed of over 400 mph, in six seconds. The takeoff would rattle any nearby windows and the ignition was said to be louder than thunder. |
The Regulus II target drone at an altitude of 50 feet. |
The Regulus II target drone at an altitude of 100 feet. |
The Regulus II target drone gaining altitude with the help of the JATO bottle. |
The JATO bottle is dropped away, by radio command. |
The Regulus II target drone in full flight. |
