Hermes A-3

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Model: Hermes A-3A-1. Gross Mass: 3,800 kg (8,300 lb). Thrust (vac): 80.000 kN (17,984 lbf). Propellants: Nitric acid/Tonka. Diameter: 1.02 m (3.34 ft). Length: 8.70 m (28.50 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Hermes A-3A. Status: Retired 1954. First Flight: 1953. Last Flight: 1954. No Launched: 7. Used as: Hermes. Release conditions: GE. Model: Hermes A-3B-1. Gross Mass: 5,300 kg (11,600 lb). Empty Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Thrust (vac): 100.000 kN (22,480 lbf). Propellants: Nitric acid/Tonka. Diameter: 1.19 m (3.90 ft). Length: 10.10 m (33.10 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Hermes A-3B. Status: Retired 1954. First Flight: 1954. Last Flight: 1954. No Launched: 6. Used as: Hermes. Release conditions: GE. Used on Launch Vehicles: Hermes. 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.