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Model: Alcor. Gross Mass: 520 kg (1,140 lb). Empty Mass: 50 kg (110 lb). Thrust (vac): 35.588 kN (8,001 lbf). Isp: 230 sec. Burn time: 30 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.46 m (1.50 ft). Span: 0.46 m (1.50 ft). Length: 1.37 m (4.49 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Alcor. Status: Retired 1977. First Flight: 1960. Last Flight: 1974. No Launched: 51. No Failed: 1.

Masses, specific impulse estimated.

Model: Alcor IA. Gross Mass: 500 kg (1,100 lb). Empty Mass: 200 kg (440 lb). Thrust (vac): 49.000 kN (11,015 lbf). Burn time: 23 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.52 m (1.70 ft). Length: 1.90 m (6.20 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: 23KS11000. Status: Retired 1974. First Flight: 1971. Last Flight: 1974. No Launched: 18. Used as: Alcor. Release conditions: Aerojet.

Model: Alcor IB. Gross Mass: 500 kg (1,100 lb). Empty Mass: 88 kg (194 lb). Thrust (vac): 42.000 kN (9,441 lbf). Burn time: 26 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.52 m (1.70 ft). Length: 1.90 m (6.20 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Alcor 1B. Status: Retired 1975. First Flight: 1975. Last Flight: 1975. No Launched: 2. Used as: Alcor. Release conditions: Aerojet.

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