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Engine Model: TX-354-3. Manufacturer Name: TX-354-3. Other Designations: Castor 2. Designer: Thiokol. Gross Mass: 4,424 kg (9,753 lb). Empty Mass: 695 kg (1,532 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 258.900 kN (58,203 lbf). Thrust(sl): 229.300 kN (51,549 lbf). Isp: 262 sec. Isp (sea level): 232 sec. Burn time: 37 sec. Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft). Length: 6.04 m (19.81 ft). Chambers: 1. Area Ratio: 7.45. Country: USA. First Flight: 1960. Last Flight: 1994. Flown: 1,054.

Used in Scout A; Delta E; H-1-0; Castor 2. License built in Japan for H-1.



TX-354-3 used on Rocket Stages

  • Used on stage: Castor. on launch vehicle: DOT.
  • Used on stage: Castor. on launch vehicle: RAM.

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