M56

M56

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Model: M56. Gross Mass: 5,170 kg (11,390 lb). Empty Mass: 466 kg (1,027 lb). Thrust (vac): 228.400 kN (51,346 lbf). Isp: 297 sec. Burn time: 60 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 270 sec. Diameter: 1.13 m (3.70 ft). Span: 1.13 m (3.70 ft). Length: 3.96 m (12.99 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: M56A-1. Status: Retired 1993. First Flight: 1959. Last Flight: 1993. No Launched: 386.

Second stage of Minuteman I. Used as first stage of Aries sounding rocket and various SDI targets in 1980's.

Used on Launch Vehicles:

Aries.

ERIS.

HOE.

Minuteman 1.

Super Chief.

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