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Target missile. Country: USA. Status: Retired 1998.

Family of re-entry vehicle test boosters and anti-missile targets using a Castor first stage with two recruit strap-ons, plus a range of upper stages.

Manufacturer: Sandia. Launches: 22. Failures: 4. Success Rate: 81.82%. First Launch Date: 1966-09-01. Last Launch Date: 1998-04-17. Launch data is: complete. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 1. Gross Mass: 3,852 kg (8,492 lb). Empty Mass: 535 kg (1,179 lb). Motor: 1 x M33-20-4. Thrust (vac): 286.001 kN (64,296 lbf). Isp: 247 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Length: 5.92 m (19.42 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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Strypi IIAR.

Two stage vehicle consisting of 2 x Recruit + 1 x Castor 2

Launches: 1. Failures: 1. First Launch Date: 1974-02-07. Last Launch Date: 1974-02-07. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 586.000 kN (131,738 lbf). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 2. Gross Mass: 4,424 kg (9,753 lb). Empty Mass: 695 kg (1,532 lb). Motor: 1 x TX-354-3. Thrust (vac): 258.915 kN (58,206 lbf). Isp: 262 sec. Burn time: 37 sec. Length: 6.04 m (19.81 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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Strypi IIR.

Two stage vehicle consisting of 2 x Recruit + 1 x Castor

Launches: 1. First Launch Date: 1974-11-03. Last Launch Date: 1974-11-03. Apogee: 208 km (129 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 586.000 kN (131,738 lbf). Total Mass: 5,500 kg (12,100 lb). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Total Length: 11.30 m (37.00 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 1. Gross Mass: 3,852 kg (8,492 lb). Empty Mass: 535 kg (1,179 lb). Motor: 1 x M33-20-4. Thrust (vac): 286.001 kN (64,296 lbf). Isp: 247 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Length: 5.92 m (19.42 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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Strypi IV.

Three stage vehicle consisting of 2 x Recruit + 1 x Castor + 1 x Star 26

Launches: 1. First Launch Date: 1966-09-01. Last Launch Date: 1966-09-01. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 586.000 kN (131,738 lbf). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Total Length: 9.30 m (30.50 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 1. Gross Mass: 3,852 kg (8,492 lb). Empty Mass: 535 kg (1,179 lb). Motor: 1 x M33-20-4. Thrust (vac): 286.001 kN (64,296 lbf). Isp: 247 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Length: 5.92 m (19.42 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Burner 2A. Gross Mass: 353 kg (778 lb). Empty Mass: 115 kg (253 lb). Motor: 1 x Star 26. Thrust (vac): 39.148 kN (8,801 lbf). Isp: 285 sec. Burn time: 18 sec. Length: 0.40 m (1.31 ft). Diameter: 0.66 m (2.16 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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Strypi VI.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 2 x Recruit + 1 x Castor + 1 x ? + 1 x ?

Launches: 3. First Launch Date: 1968-11-01. Last Launch Date: 1970-06-01. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 1. Gross Mass: 3,852 kg (8,492 lb). Empty Mass: 535 kg (1,179 lb). Motor: 1 x M33-20-4. Thrust (vac): 286.001 kN (64,296 lbf). Isp: 247 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Length: 5.92 m (19.42 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Alcor. Gross Mass: 520 kg (1,140 lb). Empty Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Motor: 1 x Alcor. Thrust (vac): 35.588 kN (8,001 lbf). Isp: 230 sec. Burn time: 30 sec. Length: 1.37 m (4.49 ft). Diameter: 0.46 m (1.50 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x .
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Strypi VIIAR.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 2 x Recruit + 1 x Castor 2 + 1 x Alcor + 1 x Alcyone

Launches: 2. Failures: 1. First Launch Date: 1972-10-15. Last Launch Date: 1974-10-01. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 2. Gross Mass: 4,424 kg (9,753 lb). Empty Mass: 695 kg (1,532 lb). Motor: 1 x TX-354-3. Thrust (vac): 258.915 kN (58,206 lbf). Isp: 262 sec. Burn time: 37 sec. Length: 6.04 m (19.81 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Alcor. Gross Mass: 520 kg (1,140 lb). Empty Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Motor: 1 x Alcor. Thrust (vac): 35.588 kN (8,001 lbf). Isp: 230 sec. Burn time: 30 sec. Length: 1.37 m (4.49 ft). Diameter: 0.46 m (1.50 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x Alcyone. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Empty Mass: 39 kg (85 lb). Motor: 1 x BE-3B1. Thrust (vac): 34.000 kN (7,643 lbf). Burn time: 8.00 sec. Length: 0.60 m (1.96 ft). Diameter: 0.60 m (1.96 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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Strypi VIIR.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 2 x Recruit + 1 x Castor + 1 x Alcor IB + 1 x Alcyone

Launches: 2. First Launch Date: 1975-03-11. Last Launch Date: 1975-09-18. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 499.000 kN (112,179 lbf). Total Mass: 4,600 kg (10,100 lb). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Total Length: 11.20 m (36.70 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 1. Gross Mass: 3,852 kg (8,492 lb). Empty Mass: 535 kg (1,179 lb). Motor: 1 x M33-20-4. Thrust (vac): 286.001 kN (64,296 lbf). Isp: 247 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Length: 5.92 m (19.42 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Alcor IB. Gross Mass: 500 kg (1,100 lb). Empty Mass: 88 kg (194 lb). Motor: 1 x Alcor 1B. Thrust (vac): 42.000 kN (9,441 lbf). Burn time: 26 sec. Length: 1.90 m (6.20 ft). Diameter: 0.52 m (1.70 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x Alcyone. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Empty Mass: 39 kg (85 lb). Motor: 1 x BE-3B1. Thrust (vac): 34.000 kN (7,643 lbf). Burn time: 8.00 sec. Length: 0.60 m (1.96 ft). Diameter: 0.60 m (1.96 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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Strypi IX.

Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Castor + 1 x Antares 2

Launches: 2. Failures: 1. First Launch Date: 1995-06-26. Last Launch Date: 1995-06-29. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft).

  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 1. Gross Mass: 3,852 kg (8,492 lb). Empty Mass: 535 kg (1,179 lb). Motor: 1 x M33-20-4. Thrust (vac): 286.001 kN (64,296 lbf). Isp: 247 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Length: 5.92 m (19.42 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Antares 2. Gross Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Empty Mass: 300 kg (660 lb). Motor: 1 x X-259. Thrust (vac): 93.094 kN (20,928 lbf). Isp: 293 sec. Burn time: 36 sec. Length: 2.90 m (9.50 ft). Diameter: 0.78 m (2.55 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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Strypi XI.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 2 x Recruit + 1 x Castor + 1 x Antares 2 + 1 x Star 27

Launches: 3. First Launch Date: 1988-02-09. Last Launch Date: 1991-02-18. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 1. Gross Mass: 3,852 kg (8,492 lb). Empty Mass: 535 kg (1,179 lb). Motor: 1 x M33-20-4. Thrust (vac): 286.001 kN (64,296 lbf). Isp: 247 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Length: 5.92 m (19.42 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x Antares 2. Gross Mass: 1,400 kg (3,000 lb). Empty Mass: 300 kg (660 lb). Motor: 1 x X-259. Thrust (vac): 93.094 kN (20,928 lbf). Isp: 293 sec. Burn time: 36 sec. Length: 2.90 m (9.50 ft). Diameter: 0.78 m (2.55 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage3: 1 x Star 27. Gross Mass: 361 kg (795 lb). Empty Mass: 27 kg (59 lb). Motor: 1 x Star 27. Thrust (vac): 27.000 kN (6,069 lbf). Burn time: 34 sec. Length: 1.20 m (3.90 ft). Diameter: 0.69 m (2.26 ft). Propellants: Solid.
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Strypi Tomahawk.

Four stage vehicle consisting of 2 x Recruit + 1 x Castor + 1 x ? + 1 x Tomahawk

Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 0 N ( lbf). Core Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft).

  • Stage0: 2 x Journeyman-0. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Motor: 1 x 1.5KS35000. Thrust (vac): 156.000 kN (35,070 lbf). Burn time: 1.50 sec. Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Diameter: 0.23 m (0.75 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage1: 1 x Castor 1. Gross Mass: 3,852 kg (8,492 lb). Empty Mass: 535 kg (1,179 lb). Motor: 1 x M33-20-4. Thrust (vac): 286.001 kN (64,296 lbf). Isp: 247 sec. Burn time: 27 sec. Length: 5.92 m (19.42 ft). Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Propellants: Solid.
  • Stage2: 1 x .
  • Stage3: 1 x Nike Tomahawk-2. Gross Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Empty Mass: 60 kg (132 lb). Motor: 1 x TE-416. Thrust (vac): 53.000 kN (11,914 lbf). Burn time: 9.50 sec. Length: 3.50 m (11.40 ft). Diameter: 0.22 m (0.72 ft). Propellants: Solid.
Strypi Chronology

1966 September 1 - Barking Sands -. HALBERD re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1968 November 1 - Barking Sands -. MTV-I Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1969? - Barking Sands -. MTV-I Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1970 June 1 - Barking Sands -. MTV-I Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1972 October 15 - 15:00 GMT - Barking Sands -. Strypi VIIAR NASA 12.18NE RCTV / Art. Aurora Test / electron gun mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi).

1974 February 7 - 07:41 GMT - Barking Sands LC1. Strypi IIAR Sandia 428-? FAILURE: Failure. LRL ACS 10 X-ray astronomy mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 5.00 km (3.10 mi).

1974 March 23 - 08:11 GMT - Poker Flat -. FAILURE: Failure. Acanta-Contiga Aurora mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1974 October 1 - Barking Sands -. Strypi VIIAR TM-354 FAILURE: Failure. MTV-II-1 re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 0 km ( mi).

1974 November 3 - 10:34 GMT - Barking Sands LC1. Strypi IIR Sandia 428-034 LRL ACS 11 X-ray astronomy mission Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 255 km (158 mi).

1975 March 11 - Wallops Island -. MTV-II-2 re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi).

1975 September 18 - Wallops Island -. NRV Nosetip Recovery Re-entry vehicle test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi).

1979 February 1 - Barking Sands -. Strypi SWERVE Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1979 November 13 - 04:45 GMT - Poker Flat -. Strypi NASA 12.37UE ECHO V Auroral mission Agency: NASA. Apogee: 215 km (133 mi).

1980 September 1 - Barking Sands -. Strypi SWERVE II-2 Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1980 September 1 - Barking Sands -. Strypi SWERVE II-1 Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1985 - Barking Sands -. Strypi SWERVE III Re-entry Vehicle test Agency: Sandia. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1988 February 9 - Barking Sands LC1. Reentry test Agency: SDIO. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1989 January 1 - Barking Sands LC1. THORNY MERIT Reentry test Agency: SDIO. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1991 February 18 - 14:30 GMT - Barking Sands LC1. Strypi XI LACE Bow Shock 2 re-entry vehicle test flight Agency: SDIO. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi).

1995 June 26 - Barking Sands -. FAILURE: Failure. ETCE-11 Target mission Agency: USA SMDC. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1995 June 29 - Barking Sands -. ETCE-12 Target mission Agency: USA SMDC. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi).

1998 April 17 - 18:05 GMT - Barking Sands -. Red Crow Flight Experiment Technology test Agency: Sandia/BMDO. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

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