Mighty Mouse is one of the Center's major contributions to defense and was used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The Army, using the slow-roll modification developed by China Lake, made Mighty Mouse one of its prime strike weapons. It became, and continues to be a principal helicopter weapon in all services. NOTS provided Test and Evaluation for Cal Tech rockets. NOTS served as the Navy's proving ground for all aviation ordnance.
Bombardment rockets significance.
China Lake developed bombardment rockets that were capable of enhanced range and lethality. They were frequently used to provide fire support for amphibious landings and were also used in Vietnam. Forward-firing rocket significance. China Lake's work in the early days of rocket development also laid the foundation for continuing successful efforts in rockets, missiles, propellants, warheads, launchers, and fire-control systems. China Lake developed a rocket-thrown line charge that permitted remote clearing of hazardous landing areas.