SAE AS8581-2000
Engine; Rocket, Solid Propellant 5 Second Duration, 4500 Pounds Thrust FSC 2845; Should Be Used Instead of MIL-E-8581A(AS), Which Was Cancelled on 26 May 2000

Standard No.

SAE AS8581-2000

Release Date

2000

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Latest

SAE AS8581-2000

Scope

This specification established the requirements for a 5 second duration, 4500 pound thrust (when determined at 60 °F) solid propellant rocket engine hereinafter specified as 5 S-4500. The 5 S-4500 rocket engine is a moderate duration, low- thrust, self-contained power plant employing a solid propellant. The engine is designed specifically for jet assist take-off (JATO) of aircraft, and to deliver a nominal thrust of 4500 pounds for 5 seconds duration at 60°F and sea level. The engine contains aircraft attachment fittings and an ignition system.

SAE AS8581-2000 Referenced Document

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SAE AS8581-2000 history

• 2000 SAE AS8581-2000 Engine; Rocket, Solid Propellant 5 Second Duration, 4500 Pounds Thrust FSC 2845; Should Be Used Instead of MIL-E-8581A(AS), Which Was Cancelled on 26 May 2000