Algol
Engine
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Aerojet solid rocket engine family. This rocket started as a Polaris test motor with a 40 inch diameter, which at the time was the largest solid motor ever tested. First flight 1960.
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- Algol 1 Aerojet solid rocket engine. This rocket started as a Polaris test motor with a 40 inch diameter, which at the time was the largest solid motor ever tested. First flight 1960. Solid propellant rocket stage. This rocket started as a Polaris test motor with a 40 inch diameter, which at the time was the largest solid motor ever tested. It had a nominal performance rating of 45 seconds duration and 45,000 kgf thrust. Variations included Algol I, I-D, II, II-A, II-B and possibly others. Another popular rating was 40KS-115,000 (52,000 kgf for 40 seconds), also known as Senior.
- Algol 2 CSD solid rocket engine. Used on Scout A, Scout B, Scout X-3, Scout X-4; proposed as strap-on for Titan 3BAS2. First flight 1962.
- Algol 1D CSD solid rocket engine.
- Algol 2B CSD solid rocket engine.
- Algol 3 CSD solid rocket engine. Used on Advanced Scout, Scout D, Scout F, Scout G. First flight 1972.
- Algol 3A CSD solid rocket engine. In Production.
- Algol 2C CSD solid rocket engine.