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Improved Honest John

Stage · USA

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Uprated US Army Honest John unguided single-stage solid-propellant rocket with lighter and higher thrust rocket motor and square-tipped fins for improved stability. Double the range and increased accuracy compared to the original version.

Country
USA

Chronology

31 events

1958 June 17

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 July 9

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 July 24

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 August 6

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Warhead test - . Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 August 12

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 August 19

Launch Site: Yuma. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 August 25

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 August 25

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 September 23

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1958 September 30

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 January 22

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 January 22

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 March 25

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 March 25

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 Apr

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 Apr

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 Apr

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 Apr

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 Apr

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 Apr

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 Apr

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 April 9

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 May

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 May 5

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 June 2

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • XM-31E2 test - . Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 June 2

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • XM-31E2 test - . Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 June 2

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Warhead test - . Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 June 5

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • XM-31E2 test - . Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 June 5

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • XM-31E2 test - . Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 June 19

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Acc test - . Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).

1959 July 2

Launch Site: White Sands. LV Family: Honest John. Launch Vehicle: Improved Honest John.
  • Acc test - . Nation: USA. Apogee: 2.00 km (1.20 mi).