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Model: Beta. Gross Mass: 450,000 kg (990,000 lb). Empty Mass: 40,000 kg (88,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 5,736.000 kN (1,289,504 lbf). Isp: 460 sec. Burn time: 318 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 409 sec. Diameter: 7.65 m (25.09 ft). Span: 10.00 m (32.00 ft). Length: 40.00 m (131.00 ft). Country: Germany. No Engines: 13. Motor: MBB-ATC500. Status: Study 1969. Cost $ : 10.000 million. First Flight: 1986. Used on Launch Vehicles: Beta. 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.