Nova Solid 4
Gross Mass: 816,000 kg (1,798,000 lb). Empty Mass: 102,000 kg (224,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 11,120.000 kN (2,499,870 lbf). Isp: 285 sec. Burn time: 175 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 5.20 m (17.00 ft). Span: 5.20 m (17.00 ft). Length: 35.10 m (115.10 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Engine: 200 inch solid, segment x 4. Status: Study 1960.

4 used as first stage of solid Nova design. Extended high-expansion nozzles. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.


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