Skua

Skua is the designation of a British sounding rocket which was launched between 1959 and 1981 in 4 versions over 300 times. The Skua was developed by Bristol Aerojet and RPE Wescott. It consisted of a starting stage made up of several Chick rockets that burned for 0.2 seconds. They propelled the rocket 20 meters over the 5 meter long launch tube. After that, the Bantam main stage ignited.

Skua 1

starting stage: 3 Chick rockets (could be one)
payload: 5 kg
ceiling: 70 km
takeoff thrust: 20 kN
takeoff weight: 58 kg
diameter: 0.13 m
length: 2.24 m

Skua 2

starting stage: 4 Chick rockets
upper stage: extended Bantam
payload: 5 kg
ceiling: 100 km
takeoff thrust: 27 kN
takeoff weight: 68 kg
diameter: 0.13 m
length: 2.42 m

Skua 3

starting stage: 4 Chick rockets
payload: 5 kg
maximum height: 120 km
takeoff thrust: 27 kN
takeoff weight: 75 kg
diameter: 0.13 m
length: 2.80 m

Skua 4

starting stage: 4 Chick rockets
upper stage: improved Bantam
payload: 8 kg
maximum height: 140 km
takeoff thrust: 27 kN
takeoff weight: 83 kg
diameter: 0.13 m
length: 2.80 m

Skua Pictures

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