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Pegasus-1

Engine · USA

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Hercules solid rocket engine. Used on Pegasus, Taurus. First flight 1989. Solid propellant rocket stage. Pegasus stage 1 without the wings and stabilizers.

Thrust (sl): 296.900 kN (66,746 lbf). Thrust (sl): 30,274 kgf. Chamber Pressure: 58.00 bar. Area Ratio: 40.

Country
USA
Propellants
Solid
Stages
Pegasus-1
Agency
Hercules