M56A-1

Designer: Aerojet. Gross Mass: 5,170 kg (11,390 lb). Empty Mass: 466 kg (1,027 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 228.500 kN (51,369 lbf). Thrust(sl): 207.700 kN (46,693 lbf). Isp: 297 sec. Isp (sea level): 270 sec. Burn time: 60 sec. Diameter: 1.13 m (3.70 ft). Length: 3.96 m (12.99 ft). Chambers: 1. Country: USA. Status: Out of Production.

Used in Aries.

M56A-1 used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: Minuteman-2.

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