Nike-Nike

Nike Nike was the designation of a two to four stage American sounding rocket consisting of two Nike stages and optional upper stages. These include the Hercules M5E1, M6, and X-220 solid rocket engines, the NOTS 'HPAG' solid rocket engine, and the Thiokol T-40, T-55, and 1.5KS35000 solid rocket engines. Nike Nike had a payload capacity of 70kg to a 352 km altitude, and was used 19 times between 1956 and 1979.

Specifications:


 * Diameter: 0.42m (1.37ft)
 * Height: 11.90m (39.00ft)
 * Span: 1.80m (5.90ft)
 * Gross mass: 1,392kg (3,068 lb)
 * Thrust: 217 kN (48,783 lbf)