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Skybolt 2

Douglas solid rocket engine.

Gross mass: 800 kg (1,760 lb).
Height: 3.00 m (9.80 ft).
Diameter: 0.89 m (2.91 ft).

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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Douglas American manufacturer of rockets, spacecraft, and rocket engines. Boeing Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, 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...

Associated Stages

Skybolt ALBM-2 Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 800 kg. More...