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Model: Diamant BP-2. Gross Mass: 4,500 kg (9,900 lb). Empty Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Thrust (vac): 176.000 kN (39,566 lbf). Isp: 273 sec. Burn time: 55 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 240 sec. Diameter: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Span: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Length: 2.60 m (8.50 ft). Country: France. No Engines: 1. Motor: P4. Status: Retired 1975. Cost $ : 1.000 million. First Flight: 1966. Last Flight: 1975. No Launched: 45. No Failed: 1. Other designations: P-4. Model: MSBS M2-2. Gross Mass: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Thrust (vac): 320.000 kN (71,930 lbf). Burn time: 52 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 1.51 m (4.95 ft). Length: 3.00 m (9.80 ft). Country: France. No Engines: 1. Motor: Rita II. Status: Retired 1993. First Flight: 1973. Last Flight: 1993. No Launched: 27. Used as: Rita. Other designations: Rita 2. Release conditions: Sud/SEP. Used on Launch Vehicles: Diamant. MSBS. SSBS. 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.