Mk 66 Rocket Motor Technical Data
Weight: 13.6 pounds (6.2 kg)
Length: 41.7 inches (1,060 mm)
Burn time: 1.05 - 1.10 sec
Average thrust (77 F): 1,335 lb (Mod 2/3) 1,415 lb (Mod 4)
Motor burnout range: 1,300 feet (400 m)
Motor burnout velocity: 2,425 ft/s (739 m/s)
Launch spin rate: 10 rps, 35 rps after exiting launcher
Velocity at launcher exit: 148 ft/s (45 m/s)
Acceleration: 60-70 g (initial) 95-100 g (final)
Effective Range: 547 to 8,749 yards (500 to 8,000 m) depending on warhead and launch platform
Maximum Range: 11,483 yards (10,500 m) under optimum conditions
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