Albatros Momentum Block

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Model: Albatros Momentum Block. Gross Mass: 2,000,000 kg (4,400,000 lb). Empty Mass: 1,800,000 kg (3,900,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 0 N ( lbf). Isp: 455 sec. Burn time: 110 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 337 sec. Diameter: 10.00 m (32.00 ft). Span: 20.00 m (65.00 ft). Length: 70.00 m (229.00 ft). Country: Russia. Motor: None. Status: Study 1974. Release velocity: 50 m/s (164 ft/sec). Release altitude: 0 m ( ft). Release angle: 0 deg. Release conditions: 180 kph at sea level.

Unique hydrofoil launch stage for Albatros. Contains 200,000 kg propellants for acceleration by Albatros stage 1 motors to 50 m/s / 180 km/hr launch conditions. Designed by Alexeyev Hydrofoil/Ekranoplan OKB.

Used on Launch Vehicles:

Albatros.

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