Thor Burner 1 (McDonnell Douglas)
The Thor Burner 1 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. It undertook its inaugural launch on 05/20/1965.
The Thor-Burner was an American expendable launch system, a member of the Thor rocket family. It consisted of a Thor missile, with one or two Burner upper stages.
Thor Burner 1 Specifications
| Variant | Burner 1 |
|---|---|
| Length | 23 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 50 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 668 kN |
Thor Burner 1 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (MDC)