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X-17 HTV-3

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 30 kg.

Status: Retired 1955.
Gross mass: 30 kg (66 lb).
Height: 1.00 m (3.20 ft).
Diameter: 0.13 m (0.42 ft).
Number: 16 .

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Associated Engines

Associated Launch Vehicles

X-17 HTV American test vehicle. Three stage vehicle consisting of 1 x 3-DS-47000 + 3 x NOTS 124-C + 1 x NOTS 124-C More...

Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

NOTS American manufacturer of rocket engines and rockets. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, CA, 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...