Helios A-2
Gross Mass: 153,000 kg (337,000 lb). Empty Mass: 26,000 kg (57,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 2,892.000 kN (650,147 lbf). Isp: 830 sec. Burn time: 353 sec. Propellants: Nuclear/LH2. Diameter: 6.70 m (21.90 ft). Span: 10.10 m (33.10 ft). Length: 67.10 m (220.10 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Engine: Nuclear 12 Gw. Status: Study 1960.

Nuclear second stage


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