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Navaho G-38 AV

Stage · USA

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Ramjet-powered missile stage. Separates from booster at 21,600 m, Mach 3. Mach 3.25 cruise, 10,200 km range, payload 4545 kg in 3.76 m x 1.78 m weapons bay. Empty mass estimated.

Cost $ : 12.000 million. No Engines: 2. Release velocity: 960 m/s (3,140 ft/sec). Release altitude: 24 m (78 ft). Release conditions: 3,670 kph at 24 km.

Country
USA
Engines
RJ47
Launch Vehicles
Navaho G-38
Propellants
Air/Kerosene