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Model: 17KS12000. Gross Mass: 399 kg (879 lb). Empty Mass: 70 kg (154 lb). Thrust (vac): 50.500 kN (11,353 lbf). Burn time: 17 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.44 m (1.44 ft). Length: 2.00 m (6.50 ft). Country: Canada. No Engines: 1. Motor: Nihka. Status: Active. First Flight: 1981. Last Flight: 2007. No Launched: 64. Used as: Nihka. Release conditions: BAL.

The Nihka rocket motor was developed specifically for the Black Brant X rocket system by Bristol Aerospace.



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