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RD-170

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Model: Zenit-1. Gross Mass: 354,300 kg (781,000 lb). Empty Mass: 28,600 kg (63,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 8,181.129 kN (1,839,191 lbf). Isp: 337 sec. Burn time: 150 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 311 sec. Diameter: 3.90 m (12.70 ft). Span: 3.90 m (12.70 ft). Length: 32.90 m (107.90 ft). Country: Ukraine. No Engines: 1. Motor: RD-171. Status: Active. Cost $ : 30.000 million. First Flight: 1976. Last Flight: 2008. No Launched: 85. No Failed: 3.

Modification of same stage used as strap-on for Energia launch vehicle.

Model: Vulkan 0. Gross Mass: 355,000 kg (782,000 lb). Empty Mass: 35,000 kg (77,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 7,891.010 kN (1,773,970 lbf). Isp: 336 sec. Burn time: 130 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 309 sec. Diameter: 3.90 m (12.70 ft). Span: 3.90 m (12.70 ft). Length: 39.00 m (127.00 ft). Country: Ukraine. No Engines: 1. Motor: RD-170. Status: Development ended 1976.

Original design of Energia strap-ons, for use with Vulkan booster for manned lunar expedition. Ultimately derived from R-56 of 1961.

Model: Energia Strapon. Gross Mass: 355,000 kg (782,000 lb). Empty Mass: 35,000 kg (77,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 7,906.100 kN (1,777,362 lbf). Isp: 337 sec. Burn time: 145 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 309 sec. Diameter: 3.90 m (12.70 ft). Span: 4.20 m (13.70 ft). Length: 37.70 m (123.60 ft). Country: Ukraine. No Engines: 1. Motor: RD-170. Status: Retired 1988. Cost $ : 40.000 million. First Flight: 1988. Last Flight: 1988. No Launched: 12.

Essentially identical to Zenit stage 1.

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