Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded/empty mass 8,550/1,328 kg. Thrust 303.00 kN. Vacuum specific impulse 260 seconds.
AKA: Veiculo Lancador de Satelites.
Status: Active.
Gross mass: 8,550 kg (18,840 lb).
Unfuelled mass: 1,328 kg (2,927 lb).
Height: 9.00 m (29.50 ft).
Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft).
Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft).
Thrust: 303.00 kN (68,117 lbf).
Specific impulse: 260 s.
Specific impulse sea level: 225 s.
Burn time: 59 s.
Number: 28 .
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Associated Engines
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S-43 IAE solid rocket engine. 303 kN. Isp=265s. Used on VLS launch vehicle. First flight 1985. More...
Associated Launch Vehicles
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Sonda 4 Brazilian sounding rocket. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x S-43 + 1 x Sonda 3-1 More...
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VLS-R1 Brazilian all-solid test vehicle. Single stage vehicle. More...
Associated Propellants
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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...
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