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Model: White Knight. Gross Mass: 4,100 kg (9,000 lb). Empty Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Thrust (vac): 34.300 kN (7,711 lbf). Isp: 2,000 sec. Propellants: Air/Kerosene. Diameter: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 2. Motor: J85-GE-5. Status: Retired 2004. First Flight: 2002. Last Flight: 2004. No Launched: 56. Payload: 8,000 kg (17,600 lb). Release velocity: 60 m/s (196 ft/sec). Release altitude: 15 m (49 ft). Release angle: 0 deg. Release conditions: 215 kph at 15 km. Carries SpaceShipOne to release point 65 km from Mohave Airport base, then releases it at 15 km altitude at 215 kph. Wing area 43.5 sq m. Used on Launch Vehicles: 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. | |