S-43
Designer: Instituto de Aeronautica e Espaco. Gross Mass: 8,425 kg (18,573 lb). Empty Mass: 1,245 kg (2,744 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 303.000 kN (68,117 lbf). Thrust(sl): 262.000 kN (58,899 lbf). Isp: 265 sec. Isp (sea level): 225 sec. Burn time: 59 sec. Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Length: 9.00 m (29.50 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 56.20 bar. Area Ratio: 12.82. Country: Brazil. First Flight: 1985. Last Flight: 2003. Flown: 20.


S-43 used on Rocket Stages

  • Used on stage: VLS-0. on launch vehicle: VLS.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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