Thiokol, Hercules solid rocket engine. 172 kN.
Gross mass: 4,100 kg (9,000 lb).
Unfuelled mass: 530 kg (1,160 lb).
Height: 4.00 m (13.10 ft).
Diameter: 1.02 m (3.34 ft).
Thrust: 172.00 kN (38,667 lbf).
Burn time: 58 s.
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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies
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Thiokol American manufacturer of rocket engines and rockets. Thiokol Corporation, Ogden, UT, USA. More...
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Hercules American manufacturer of rocket engines and rockets. Hercules, Wilmington, Delaware, USA. More...
Associated Propellants
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Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...
Associated Stages
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Pershing 2-1 Solid rocket stage. 172.00 kN (38,667 lbf) thrust. Mass 4,100 kg (9,039 lb). More...
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