Thor Able II (McDonnell Douglas)
The Thor Able II is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. It undertook its inaugural launch on 01/23/1959.
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
Thor Able II Specifications
| Variant | Able II |
|---|---|
| Length | 27.3 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 52 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 668 kN |
Thor Able II Launch Record
| Total Launches | 2 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (MDC)