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Keldysh Sled

Stage · Russia

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LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Boosts Keldysh bomber to launch speed of 500 m/s. Mass estimated based on fuel consumed in 11 second boost phase.

No Engines: 6. Release velocity: 500 m/s (1,640 ft/sec). Release altitude: 0 m ( ft). Release angle: 0 deg. Release conditions: 1,800 kph at sea level.

Country
Russia
Engines
RKDS-100
Launch Vehicles
Keldysh Bomber
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene