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Model: HJ Nike Nike Recruit T55-5. Empty Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Thrust (vac): 21.000 kN (4,720 lbf). Burn time: 1.30 sec. Propellants: Solid. Diameter: 0.15 m (0.49 ft). Length: 1.50 m (4.90 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: T-55. Status: Retired 1963. First Flight: 1954. Last Flight: 1963. No Launched: 55. Used as: T-55. Other designations: T55. Release conditions: Thiokol. Used on Launch Vehicles: Deacon. Honest John. Jason. Nike. Recruit. Sergeant. Trailblazer. 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.