Solid rocket stage. 16.00 kN (3,597 lbf) thrust. Mass 200 kg (441 lb).
Status: Retired 1994.
Gross mass: 200 kg (440 lb).
Unfuelled mass: 58 kg (127 lb).
Height: 2.10 m (6.80 ft).
Diameter: 0.26 m (0.85 ft).
Thrust: 16.00 kN (3,596 lbf).
Burn time: 16 s.
Number: 6 .
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Associated Launch Vehicles
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INTA-300 Spanish sounding rocket. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Heron + 1 x Snipe More...
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Fulmar British sounding rocket. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Heron (107 kN) + 1 x Snipe (16.7 kN). More...
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INTA-300B Spanish sounding rocket. Later version for heavier payloads fired in 1993-1994. More...
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Associated Propellants
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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...
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