Encyclopedia Astronautica
Dorado

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 100 kg.

Status: Retired 1976.
Gross mass: 100 kg (220 lb).
Height: 1.70 m (5.50 ft).
Diameter: 0.12 m (0.39 ft).

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Associated Launch Vehicles

Lorikeet Australian test vehicle. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Dorado + 1 x Lupus More...

Corella Australian sounding rocket. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Gosling + 1 x Dorado More...

Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

WRE Australian manufacturer of rockets, spacecraft, and rocket engines. Australian Weapons Research Establishment, Australia. 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...