Thor Delta B (McDonnell Douglas)
The Thor Delta B is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. It undertook its inaugural launch on 12/13/1962.
American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.
Thor Delta B Specifications
| Variant | Delta B |
|---|---|
| Length | 31 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 51 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 667 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 370 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 68 kg |
| Launch Cost | $9,590,000 |
Thor Delta B Launch Record
| Total Launches | 9 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 8 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (MDC)