X-34A-1

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Model: X-34A-1. Gross Mass: 29,500 kg (65,000 lb). Empty Mass: 6,700 kg (14,700 lb). Thrust (vac): 386.300 kN (86,844 lbf). Isp: 316 sec. Burn time: 180 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 220 sec. Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Span: 10.37 m (34.02 ft). Length: 21.95 m (72.01 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: RS-56-OSA. Status: Development ended 1996. Cost $ : 1.000 million.

Original design for two-stage reusable space launcher. Abandoned in favour of more modest X-34A technology demonstrator after industry refused to make significant investments in the concept.

Used on Launch Vehicles:

X-34.

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