The Black Brant XII-The Black Brant XII-The Black Brant XII is a four-stage, solid propellant sounding rocket consisting of a Talos 1st stage, Taurus 2nd stage, Black Brant 3rd stage, and Nihka 4th stage. This vehicle is capable of lifting anywhere from 522 kg (1000 lbs) to a 500 km altitude to 136 kg (250 lbs) to approximately 1400 km. Normally, the Black Brant XII is flown in northern latitudes in the winter months where magnetic anomalies such as the Aurora Borealis are visible.
Four stages: The rocket consists of a Talos first stage, Taurus second stage, Black Brant V third stage and Nihka fourth stage.
- Payload: manufacturer rated from 110 – 410 kg
- Maximum flight height: dependent on payload
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