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Poseidon C3-1

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 20,000 kg.

Status: Retired 1990.
Gross mass: 20,000 kg (44,000 lb).
Height: 4.80 m (15.70 ft).
Diameter: 1.88 m (6.16 ft).

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Associated Launch Vehicles

Poseidon American submarine-launched ballistic missile. SLBM, 2 stages, inertial guided, nuclear MIRV warhead, range that of twice Polaris A-3. More...

Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Lockheed American manufacturer of rockets, spacecraft, and rocket engines. Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, CA, USA. More...

Associated Propellants

Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...