SLS SRB 2720
Gross Mass: 366,716 kg (808,470 lb). Empty Mass: 56,000 kg (123,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 8,130.000 kN (1,827,690 lbf). Isp: 260 sec. Burn time: 100 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 235 sec. Diameter: 4.57 m (14.99 ft). Span: 4.57 m (14.99 ft). Length: 51.00 m (167.00 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Status: Study 1961.

Four such 180 inch segmented solid rocket motors provided first stage thrust for Project Lunex. A liquid propellant first stage was considered as an alternative, but the solid stage was the baseline. Empty mass, specific impulse estimated.


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