Solid rocket stage. Mass 10,100 kg (22,267 lb).
AKA: Polaris A2P St1.
Status: Retired 1971.
Gross mass: 10,100 kg (22,200 lb).
Unfuelled mass: 1,450 kg (3,190 lb).
Height: 4.30 m (14.10 ft).
Diameter: 1.37 m (4.49 ft).
Number: 227 .
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Associated Countries
Associated Engines
Associated Launch Vehicles
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Polaris A2 American missile. In comparison to the A-1, the Polaris A-2 had a slightly longer first stage and a lighter second-stage motor casing. These features increased range to 2800 km (1500 nm), the performance originally envisioned by the Navy. More...
Associated Manufacturers and Agencies
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Aerojet American manufacturer of rockets, spacecraft, and rocket engines. Aerojet, Sacramento, CA, USA. More...
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Lockheed American manufacturer of rockets, spacecraft, and rocket engines. Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, CA, 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...
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