M57

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Model: Hera-2. Gross Mass: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb). Empty Mass: 300 kg (660 lb). Thrust (vac): 76.000 kN (17,085 lbf). Burn time: 59 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.97 m (3.18 ft). Length: 2.10 m (6.80 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: M57A1. Status: Retired 1999. First Flight: 1959. Last Flight: 1999. No Launched: 382. Used as: Minuteman.St3. Release conditions: Hercules. Used on Launch Vehicles: ait. ERIS. Hera. Minuteman 1. Minuteman 2. Payload Launch Vehicle. Storm. Super Chief. 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.