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Minotaur IV+

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The Minotaur IV+ launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles. It is similar to the Minotaur IV, but uses a larger Star-48V upper stage in place of the Orion-38 used on the baseline Minotaur IV.

Minotaur IV+ vehicle

Specifications

Thrust
2,200 kN
Height
23.9 m
Diameter
2.35 m
Launch mass
86 t
Stages
4
LEO capacity
1,950 kg
GTO capacity
0 kg

Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.

Flight record

1flightwith a definitive outcome
100%success rate1 of 1
1success streakcurrent

Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.

Flights

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