Algol 1
Engine · USA
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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.
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.
Thrust (sl): 427.000 kN (95,993 lbf). Thrust (sl): 43,545 kgf.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Scout X, Scout X-1, Blue Scout I, Blue Scout II, Scout X-1A, Scout X-2, Scout X-2 1C
- Propellants
- Solid
- Stages
- Algol 1
- Agency
- Aerojet