Encyclopedia Astronautica
ALARR-1

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 300 kg.

Status: Retired 1970.
Gross mass: 300 kg (660 lb).
Height: 3.10 m (10.10 ft).
Diameter: 0.38 m (1.24 ft).

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Associated Engines

Associated Launch Vehicles

ALARR American air-launched test vehicle. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x F4D Phantom + 1 x Genie-Alarr More...

Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Thiokol American manufacturer of rocket engines and rockets. Thiokol Corporation, Ogden, UT, USA. 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...