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Model: GEM 60. Gross Mass: 33,798 kg (74,511 lb). Empty Mass: 3,849 kg (8,485 lb). Thrust (vac): 826.553 kN (185,817 lbf). Isp: 275 sec. Burn time: 90 sec. Propellants: Solid. Propellant Formulation: HTPB. Isp(sl): 243 sec. Diameter: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Span: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Length: 16.20 m (53.10 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: GEM 60. Status: In production. First Flight: 2002. Last Flight: 2006. No Launched: 6.

90.5 bar chamber pressure, 11.0 nozzle expansion ratio. Figures for TVC version. Fixed nozzle version is 599 kg lighter.



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