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Scout X-3M-4

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 300 kg.

AKA: M-2.
Status: Retired 1965.
Gross mass: 300 kg (660 lb).
Height: 1.50 m (4.90 ft).
Diameter: 0.46 m (1.50 ft).
Number: 6 .

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Associated Engines

Associated Launch Vehicles

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Thor MG-18 American orbital launch vehicle. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Thor DM-18A + 1 x MG-18 More...

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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...