I'm seeking additional data on a variant of the Douglas Honest John missile called the "Demi John."
Minimum range for the Honest John was about 10,000 yards. In an effort to reduce this to just 5,000 yards, and give field commanders greater flexibility in using the rocket, a project that became known as The Demi John was undertaken. These rockets had special spoilers mounted near the base of the pedestal adapter between the motor and the warhead.
All test rounds fired suffered failures of one sort of another, and eventually the project was abandoned. I'm interested in modeling this version of the iconic rocket, but can't seem to find any photographs of the missile with these spoilers mounted.
Hoping someone out there can help.
Minimum range for the Honest John was about 10,000 yards. In an effort to reduce this to just 5,000 yards, and give field commanders greater flexibility in using the rocket, a project that became known as The Demi John was undertaken. These rockets had special spoilers mounted near the base of the pedestal adapter between the motor and the warhead.
All test rounds fired suffered failures of one sort of another, and eventually the project was abandoned. I'm interested in modeling this version of the iconic rocket, but can't seem to find any photographs of the missile with these spoilers mounted.
Hoping someone out there can help.