Original U.S. Vietnam War 2.75” Hydra-70 Aerial Practice Rocket with Mk66 Motor - Inert

Original Item: Only One Available. Original Vietnam Era Hydra 70 Rocket with M230 Warhead. Rocket and engine have been demilitarized for training purposes, and have been painted blue, and clearly stenciled INERT by the United States Military. These were fired from rocket pods attached to Huey UH-1B, and AH-1 Cobra Gunships during the Vietnam War in a surface-to-ground role. This particular Rocket is composed of an M-423 Fuze Assembly, a 2.75” High-Explosive FFAR warhead, and a Mark 66 Rocket Motor Assembly.  The M-423 Fuze is marked “M-423/KDP38-2”, The warhead body is marked: “MIS84MO12-001 2.75 IN. HE FFAR”, The Rocket Motor is marked “NIP    H/ 30003-233AS107”.  The MK66 Motor Assembly is still equipped with it’s original spring loaded stabilization fins. Weighs about 23 lbs and measures 55.5" in overall length. This is an impressive piece of Vietnam Aviation Ordnance, which would be ideal as a centerpiece of a Vietnam Era aviation display. History of the Hydra-70 RocketThe HYDRA 70