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Model: F-6. Gross Mass: 8,163 kg (17,996 lb). Empty Mass: 6,870 kg (15,140 lb). Thrust (vac): 45.355 kN (10,196 lbf). Isp: 1,414 sec. Burn time: 3,000 sec. Propellants: Air/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 1,285 sec. Diameter: 3.96 m (12.99 ft). Span: 10.21 m (33.49 ft). Length: 13.93 m (45.70 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: J57-8. Status: Retired 1962. First Flight: 1960. Last Flight: 1962. No Launched: 7. Payload: 3,628 kg (7,998 lb). Release velocity: 325 m/s (1,066 ft/sec). Release altitude: 17 m (55 ft). Release conditions: 1,166 kph at 16.8 km.

Douglas (Heinemann) designed fighter-delta wing. Used as zero stage for Caleb miniature satellite launcher. Maximum release conditions: 3,628 kg at 1,166 kph at 16,768 m altitude

Used on Launch Vehicles:

Caleb.

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