Encyclopedia Astronautica
53T6-1

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 12,000 kg.

Status: Active.
Gross mass: 12,000 kg (26,000 lb).
Height: 10.00 m (32.00 ft).
Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft).
Number: 5 .

Associated Countries

Associated Engines

Associated Launch Vehicles

53T6 Russian anti-ballistic missile. Endo-atmospheric interceptor component of A-135 ABM system. More...

Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Novator Russian manufacturer of rocket engines and rockets. Novator NPO, Russia. More...

Associated Propellants

Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...