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Model: PAM-D. Gross Mass: 2,141 kg (4,720 lb). Empty Mass: 232 kg (511 lb). Thrust (vac): 67.155 kN (15,097 lbf). Isp: 292 sec. Burn time: 88 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 1.24 m (4.06 ft). Span: 1.24 m (4.06 ft). Length: 2.04 m (6.69 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Star 48. Status: Study 1993. Cost $ : 4.100 million. First Flight: 1980. Last Flight: 2007. No Launched: 122. Other designations: TE-M-711-18. Model: PAM-S. Gross Mass: 2,182 kg (4,810 lb). Empty Mass: 220 kg (480 lb). Thrust (vac): 66.600 kN (14,972 lbf). Isp: 288 sec. Burn time: 80 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 270 sec. Diameter: 1.22 m (4.00 ft). Span: 1.22 m (4.00 ft). Length: 2.00 m (6.50 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Star 48. Status: Out of Production. Cost $ : 4.060 million. First Flight: 1983. Last Flight: 1985. No Launched: 8. Other designations: TE-M-711-17. Model: Star 48V. Gross Mass: 2,200 kg (4,800 lb). Empty Mass: 140 kg (300 lb). Thrust (vac): 68.700 kN (15,444 lbf). Burn time: 84 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 1.22 m (4.00 ft). Length: 2.00 m (6.50 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Star 48V. Status: Retired 1995. First Flight: 1995. Last Flight: 1995. No Launched: 1. Used as: Star 48. Release conditions: Thiokol. Used on Launch Vehicles: Atlas. Black Colt. Conestoga. Delta. Delta IV. 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.