Thor Able III (McDonnell Douglas)
The Thor Able III is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. It undertook its inaugural launch on 08/07/1959.
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
Thor Able III Specifications
| Variant | Able III |
|---|---|
| Length | 27.4 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 52 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 668 kN |
Thor Able III Launch Record
| Total Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (MDC)