Summary
The Mattina solid-propellant rocket boost motor was designed for installation in Ikara anti-submarine missiles built by the Government Aircraft Factories. Mattina is the clear launch boost motor which is attached to the rear of the main Murawa cruise rocket motor and is jettisoned soon after initial launch. These motors were made by the Maribrynong Explosives Factory in Melbourne who were contracted by GAF to carry out production of the propulsion system for Ikara. This motor was donated to the Museum by the Maribyrnong Explosives Factory in 1994.
Physical Description
Mattina motor is painted white overall with a narrow green band around the circumference.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Australia: Defence Department, Maribyrnong Explosives Factory, by Oct 1994
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Manufacturer
Australia: Supply Department, Government Aircraft Factories (GAF), Fishermans Bend (Fishermen's Bend), Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963
Maribyrnong Explosives Factory was subcontracted by Government Aircraft Factories to develop and test the Ikara's propulsion systems. -
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Australia: Defence Department, Maribyrnong Explosives Factory, Maribyrnong, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1993
Maribyrnong Explosives Factory was subcontracted by Government Aircraft Factories to develop and test the Ikara's propulsion systems. -
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Stenciled with "RKT MOTOR.A0021 GM.K.78A1 S/N.64 MTR CLEAR LAUNCHER WPD TYPE 40".
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Brand Names
GAF (Missiles) , Ikara (Guided Missiles) , Mattina (Rocket Motors) , Murawa (Rocket Motors)
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