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Engine Model: Rook. Designer: Royal Ordnance. Developed in: 1960. Gross Mass: 1,057 kg (2,330 lb). Empty Mass: 186 kg (410 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 300.000 kN (67,440 lbf). Thrust(sl): 313.000 kN (70,365 lbf). Burn time: 5.50 sec. Diameter: 0.44 m (1.44 ft). Chambers: 1. Country: UK. Status: Out of production.

Fast-burning version of Raven. Rook was fired 70 times altogether, in 65 flights and 16 different vehicle designs.



Rook used on Rocket Stages

  • Used on stage: Rook. on launch vehicle: Rook.

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