SAE AS8581
Engine; Rocket, Solid Propellant 5 Second Duration, 4500 Pounds Thrust.
Standard:
AKA:
- AS8581
- 2000-03-01
- Aerospace Council
This specification established the requirements for a 5 second duration, 4500 pound thrust (when determined at 60 °F) solid propellant rocket engine hereinafter specified as 5 S-4500.
The 5 S-4500 rocket engine is a moderate duration, low- thrust, self-contained power plant employing a solid propellant. The engine is designed specifically for jet assist take-off (JATO) of aircraft, and to deliver a nominal thrust of 4500 pounds for 5 seconds duration at 60°F and sea level. The engine contains aircraft attachment fittings and an ignition system.
History:| Standard | Published | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS8581 | 2000-03-01 | Latest |
- SAE AS 8581
- Aerospace
- Reliability Maintainability Supportability
- Engines