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Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 20 kg.

Status: Retired 1963.
Gross mass: 20 kg (44 lb).
Height: 3.40 m (11.10 ft).
Diameter: 0.15 m (0.49 ft).
Number: 4 .

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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Sud French manufacturer of rocket engines. Sud Aviation, France. More...

Associated Propellants

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...