Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded/empty mass 11,800/2,900 kg. Thrust 702.01 kN. Vacuum specific impulse 259 seconds.
Cost $ : 2.000 million.
AKA: Advanced Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Status: Retired 1994.
Gross mass: 11,800 kg (26,000 lb).
Unfuelled mass: 2,900 kg (6,300 lb).
Height: 9.99 m (32.77 ft).
Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft).
Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft).
Thrust: 702.01 kN (157,818 lbf).
Specific impulse: 259 s.
Specific impulse sea level: 232 s.
Burn time: 45 s.
Number: 4 .
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SLV-1 ISRO solid rocket engine. 502.6 kN. Isp=253s. Used on ASLV, PSLV, SLV. First flight 1979. More...
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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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