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Model: Black Colt. Gross Mass: 40,482 kg (89,247 lb). Empty Mass: 8,283 kg (18,260 lb). Thrust (vac): 402.053 kN (90,385 lbf). Isp: 353 sec. Burn time: 275 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.60 m (15.00 ft). Span: 24.40 m (80.00 ft). Length: 39.60 m (129.90 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: NK-31. Status: Study 1993. Payload: 450 kg (990 lb). Release velocity: 590 m/s (1,930 ft/sec). Release conditions: 12,000 kph at 150 km.

Winged, first stage of a launch vehicle using aerial refueling and existing engines. Takes off from runway; rendezvous with tanker to load oxidizer; then flies to Mach 12/150 nm to release Star 48V second stage and 450 kg payload. 2 x F125 turbofans for flight to tanker, subsonic ferry, and go-around capability on return.

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Black Colt.

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