Engine Model: EPKM. Manufacturer Name: SpaB-17. Designer: Fourth Academy. Developed in: Late 1980's. Gross Mass: 5,985 kg (13,194 lb). Empty Mass: 541 kg (1,192 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 189.994 kN (42,712 lbf). Isp: 292 sec. Burn time: 88 sec. Diameter: 1.70 m (5.50 ft). Length: 2.93 m (9.61 ft). Chambers: 1. Country: China. Status: Out of production. First Flight: 1990. Last Flight: 1995. Flown: 7.00. Chinese kick stage for use on CZ-2E for launch of Asiasat-2 and Echostar-1. Diameter increased to 1.7 m in comparison to basic 1.4 m diameter motor. Spin stabilised. Total impulse 15,600 kN-s over 88 seconds.
EPKM used on Rocket Stages
- Used on stage: EPKM. on launch vehicle: CZ.