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Upper stage / space tug - design 1992. High energy upper stage for Proton, never put into production. KVRB cryogenic kick stage was to be completed by the end of 1995 (competing against motor by CADB). However no production decision ever taken. Technology instead used in 12KRB cryogenic upper stage for the Indian GSLV launcher. Unit Cost $: 30.000 million. Length: 7.00 m (22.90 ft). Basic Diameter: 3.80 m (12.40 ft). Span: 3.80 m (12.40 ft). Mass: 19,500 kg (42,900 lb). Main Engine: RD-56M. Main Engine Thrust: 73.579 kN (16,541 lbf). Main Engine Propellants: Lox/LH2. Main Engine Propellants: 16,500 kg (36,300 lb). Main Engine Isp: 461 sec. Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted. |
