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Model: Nova Solid 4. Gross Mass: 816,000 kg (1,798,000 lb). Empty Mass: 102,000 kg (224,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 11,120.000 kN (2,499,870 lbf). Isp: 285 sec. Burn time: 175 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 5.20 m (17.00 ft). Span: 5.20 m (17.00 ft). Length: 35.10 m (115.10 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: 200 inch solid, segment x 4. Status: Study 1960.

Conceptual motor to be used as first stage of a solid Nova design. 4 used as first stage of solid Nova design. Extended high-expansion nozzles. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.

Model: Nova Solid 6. Gross Mass: 1,224,000 kg (2,698,000 lb). Empty Mass: 153,000 kg (337,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 28,017.000 kN (6,298,472 lbf). Isp: 263 sec. Burn time: 97 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 238 sec. Diameter: 5.20 m (17.00 ft). Span: 5.20 m (17.00 ft). Length: 45.70 m (149.90 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: 200 inch solid, segment x 6. Status: Study 1960.

5 used as first stage of solid Nova design. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.

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