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Castor 2

Engine · USA

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Thiokol solid rocket engine. Used in Scout A; Delta E; H-1-0; Castor 2. License built in Japan for H-1. First flight 1960. Solid propellant rocket stage. Version for Japanese H-1 booster.

Thrust (sl): 229.300 kN (51,549 lbf). Thrust (sl): 23,379 kgf. Area Ratio: 7.45.

Country
USA
Propellants
Solid
Stages
Castor 2
Agency
Thiokol