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Engine Model: M-10. Designer: Nissan. Gross Mass: 26,600 kg (58,600 lb). Empty Mass: 5,907 kg (13,022 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 737.000 kN (165,684 lbf). Burn time: 61 sec. Diameter: 1.41 m (4.62 ft). Length: 13.00 m (42.00 ft). Country: Japan.

Engine Model: M-13. Designer: Nissan. Gross Mass: 34,800 kg (76,700 lb). Empty Mass: 7,640 kg (16,840 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 1,262.400 kN (283,799 lbf). Thrust(sl): 1,142.400 kN (256,822 lbf). Isp: 263 sec. Isp (sea level): 238 sec. Burn time: 70 sec. Diameter: 1.41 m (4.62 ft). Length: 14.75 m (48.39 ft). Chambers: 1. Country: Japan. First Flight: 1969. Last Flight: 1995. Flown: 24.

Engine Model: M-20. Designer: Nissan. Gross Mass: 9,900 kg (21,800 lb). Empty Mass: 2,779 kg (6,126 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 285.000 kN (64,070 lbf). Burn time: 66 sec. Diameter: 1.41 m (4.62 ft). Length: 4.70 m (15.40 ft). Country: Japan.

Engine Model: M-22. Designer: Nissan. Gross Mass: 9,800 kg (21,600 lb). Empty Mass: 2,607 kg (5,747 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 285.000 kN (64,070 lbf). Burn time: 66 sec. Diameter: 1.41 m (4.62 ft). Length: 5.00 m (16.40 ft). Country: Japan.

Engine Model: M-23-J. Designer: Nissan. Gross Mass: 12,800 kg (28,200 lb). Empty Mass: 2,400 kg (5,200 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 524.800 kN (117,980 lbf). Isp: 282 sec. Burn time: 73 sec. Diameter: 1.40 m (4.50 ft). Length: 2.70 m (8.80 ft). Chambers: 1. Area Ratio: 23.00. Country: Japan. Status: In development. First Flight: 1996. Last Flight: 1996. Flown: 1.00.

Engine Model: M-23-Mu. Designer: Nissan. Gross Mass: 13,100 kg (28,800 lb). Empty Mass: 2,800 kg (6,100 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 524.000 kN (117,799 lbf). Thrust(sl): 404.500 kN (90,935 lbf). Isp: 285 sec. Isp (sea level): 220 sec. Burn time: 70 sec. Diameter: 1.41 m (4.62 ft). Length: 6.19 m (20.30 ft). Chambers: 1. Country: Japan. First Flight: 1969. Last Flight: 1995. Flown: 24.

M-20 used on Rocket Stages
  • Used on stage: M-13. on launch vehicle: Mu.
  • Used on stage: M-20. on launch vehicle: Mu.
  • Used on stage: M-23. on launch vehicle: J.
  • Used on stage: M-23. on launch vehicle: Mu.
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