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Trident C-4-2

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 8,000 kg.

Status: Active.
Gross mass: 8,000 kg (17,600 lb).
Height: 2.50 m (8.20 ft).
Diameter: 1.88 m (6.16 ft).
Number: 168 .

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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Hercules American manufacturer of rocket engines and rockets. Hercules, Wilmington, Delaware, USA. More...

Associated Propellants

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...