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M56A-1

Engine · USA

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Aerojet solid rocket engine. Out of Production. Used in Aries. Solid propellant rocket stage. Second stage of Minuteman I. Used as first stage of Aries sounding rocket and various SDI targets in 1980's.

Thrust (sl): 207.700 kN (46,693 lbf). Thrust (sl): 21,182 kgf.

Country
USA
Propellants
Solid
Stages
M56A-1
Agency
Aerojet