16 in gun

Propellants: Guncotton. Thrust(vac): 1,470,981.000 kN (330,689,683 lbf). Thrust(sl): 1,470,975.000 kN (330,688,335 lbf). Isp: 43 sec. Isp (sea level): 43 sec. Burn time: 1.00 sec. Chambers: 1. Country: Canada. Status: Development ended 1966.

The proposed Martlet gun-launched small satellite launcher used a converted 16 inch naval gun to propell the rocket sabot.

16 in gun used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: HARP Gun. on launch vehicle: Martlet 2G-1.

Used on stage: HARP Gun. on launch vehicle: Martlet 3D.

Used on stage: HARP Gun. on launch vehicle: Martlet 4.

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