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Model: Boosted Arcas-1. Gross Mass: 16 kg (35 lb). Empty Mass: 11 kg (24 lb). Thrust (vac): 12.000 kN (2,697 lbf). Burn time: 0.80 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.11 m (0.36 ft). Length: 0.70 m (2.29 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: MARC 14A1. Status: Retired 1972. First Flight: 1963. Last Flight: 1972. No Launched: 60. Used as: Arcas Booster. Release conditions: ARC. Model: Boosted Arcas 2-2. Empty Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Thrust (vac): 1.500 kN (337 lbf). Burn time: 29 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.11 m (0.36 ft). Length: 1.80 m (5.90 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: MARC 2B1. Status: Retired 1991. First Flight: 1963. Last Flight: 1972. No Launched: 85. Used as: Arcas. Release conditions: ARC. Model: Sparrow Arcas-2. Empty Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Thrust (vac): 1.500 kN (337 lbf). Burn time: 29 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.11 m (0.36 ft). Length: 1.60 m (5.20 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: MARC 2C2. Status: Retired 1975. First Flight: 1964. Last Flight: 1975. No Launched: 39. Used as: Arcas. Release conditions: ARC. Model: Boosted Arcas 2-1. Gross Mass: 30 kg (66 lb). Empty Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Thrust (vac): 12.200 kN (2,743 lbf). Burn time: 3.00 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.11 m (0.36 ft). Length: 1.60 m (5.20 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: MARC 42A1. Status: Retired 1971. First Flight: 1966. Last Flight: 1971. No Launched: 25. Used as: Arcas Booster. Release conditions: ARC. Used on Launch Vehicles: Arcas. Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted.