M-V (IHI Corporation)
The M-V is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by IHI Corporation. It undertook its inaugural launch on 02/12/1997.
The M-V rocket also called Mu-5 was a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites.
M-V Specifications
| Variant | V |
|---|---|
| Length | 30.8 m |
| Diameter | 2.5 m |
| Stages | 3-4 |
| Launch Mass | 137 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 3780 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 1800 kg |
M-V Launch Record
| Total Launches | 7 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 6 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 4 |
Manufacturer
IHI Corporation (IHI)