Thor Burner 2A (McDonnell Douglas)
The Thor Burner 2A is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. It undertook its inaugural launch on 10/14/1971.
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 2A Specifications
| Variant | Burner 2A |
|---|---|
| Length | 23 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 50 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 750 kN |
Thor Burner 2A Launch Record
| Total Launches | 8 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 8 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 8 |
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (MDC)