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Model: S-43. Gross Mass: 8,550 kg (18,840 lb). Empty Mass: 1,328 kg (2,927 lb). Thrust (vac): 303.000 kN (68,117 lbf). Isp: 260 sec. Burn time: 59 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 225 sec. Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Length: 9.00 m (29.50 ft). Country: Brazil. No Engines: 1. Motor: S-43. Status: Active. First Flight: 1984. Last Flight: 2003. No Launched: 28. Other designations: Veiculo Lancador de Satelites.

Model: S-44. Gross Mass: 1,025 kg (2,259 lb). Empty Mass: 190 kg (410 lb). Thrust (vac): 33.240 kN (7,473 lbf). Isp: 282 sec. Burn time: 68 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Length: 1.80 m (5.90 ft). Country: Brazil. No Engines: 1. Motor: S-44. Status: Active. First Flight: 1985. Last Flight: 2003. No Launched: 8. Other designations: Veiculo Lancador de Satelites.

Model: S-40TM. Gross Mass: 5,664 kg (12,486 lb). Empty Mass: 1,212 kg (2,672 lb). Thrust (vac): 208.390 kN (46,848 lbf). Isp: 275 sec. Burn time: 56 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 204 sec. Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Length: 5.80 m (19.00 ft). Country: Brazil. No Engines: 1. Motor: S-40TM. Status: Active. First Flight: 1985. Last Flight: 2003. No Launched: 8. No Failed: 1. Other designations: Veiculo Lancador de Satelites.

Model: S-43TM. Gross Mass: 8,720 kg (19,220 lb). Empty Mass: 1,536 kg (3,386 lb). Thrust (vac): 320.600 kN (72,074 lbf). Isp: 277 sec. Burn time: 58 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 170 sec. Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Length: 8.10 m (26.50 ft). Country: Brazil. No Engines: 1. Motor: S-43TM. Status: Active. First Flight: 1985. Last Flight: 2003. No Launched: 6. No Failed: 2. Other designations: Veiculo Lancador de Satelites.

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