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Model: RSA-3-1. Gross Mass: 10,215 kg (22,520 lb). Empty Mass: 1,100 kg (2,400 lb). Thrust (vac): 456.000 kN (102,512 lbf). Isp: 265 sec. Burn time: 52 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 240 sec. Diameter: 1.30 m (4.20 ft). Span: 2.30 m (7.50 ft). Length: 6.30 m (20.60 ft). Country: South Africa. No Engines: 1. Motor: RSA-3-1. Status: Active. First Flight: 1988. Last Flight: 1990. No Launched: 5. Source: Missile exhibit and placards, AF Museum, South Africa. Model: RSA-3-2. Gross Mass: 10,971 kg (24,186 lb). Empty Mass: 1,771 kg (3,904 lb). Thrust (vac): 476.600 kN (107,144 lbf). Isp: 277 sec. Burn time: 52 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 220 sec. Diameter: 1.30 m (4.20 ft). Span: 1.30 m (4.20 ft). Length: 6.40 m (20.90 ft). Country: South Africa. No Engines: 1. Motor: RSA-3-2. Status: Active. First Flight: 1988. Last Flight: 2007. No Launched: 10. No Failed: 1. Source: Missile exhibit and placards, AF Museum, South Africa. Empty mass includes 583 kg for payload shroud, guidance, orientation and spin-up platform that positions stage 3 and payload for final orbital insertion burn. Model: RSA-4-2. Gross Mass: 11,000 kg (24,000 lb). Empty Mass: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Thrust (vac): 470.000 kN (105,660 lbf). Isp: 277 sec. Burn time: 52 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 1.30 m (4.20 ft). Span: 1.30 m (4.20 ft). Length: 6.40 m (20.90 ft). Country: South Africa. No Engines: 1. Motor: RSA-4-2. Status: Development ended 1994. Essentially identical to RSA-3 second stage. Includes 1000 kg upper stage avionic section / spin table, which is jettisoned prior to stage three ignition. Used on Launch Vehicles:
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