Notional solid rocket engine. Study 1960. 4 used as first stage of NASA all-solid Nova design. Extended high-expansion nozzles. Solid propellant rocket stage. Conceptual motor to be used as first stage of a solid Nova design. 4 used as first stage of solid Nova design. Extended high-expansion nozzles. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.
AKA: Nova Solid 4. Status: Study 1960. Thrust: 11,120.00 kN (2,499,870 lbf). Specific impulse: 285 s. Burn time: 175 s. Height: 35.10 m (115.10 ft). Diameter: 5.20 m (17.00 ft).
Specific impulse based on UA1205 solid motors of same period. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.
Country:
USA.
Launch Vehicles:
Nova 5S.
Propellants:
Solid.