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Model: Sparoair II-1. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Thrust (vac): 35.000 kN (7,868 lbf). Burn time: 1.80 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.20 m (0.65 ft). Length: 1.30 m (4.20 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: 1.8KS7800. Status: Retired 1974. First Flight: 1958. Last Flight: 1974. No Launched: 57. Used as: Sparrow. Other designations: Mk 6 Mod 3. Model: Sparoair III-2. Gross Mass: 100 kg (220 lb). Thrust (vac): 5.500 kN (1,236 lbf). Burn time: 23 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.20 m (0.65 ft). Length: 1.30 m (4.20 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: 22.6KS1245. Status: Retired 1966. First Flight: 1965. Last Flight: 1966. No Launched: 2. Used as: Sparrow. Used on Launch Vehicles: Aerobee. Arcas. Sparoair. Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted.