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Orel V5

Launch vehicle · Russia

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Russian winged orbital launch vehicle. Vertically launched two stage to orbit concept consisting of horizontal landing booster, vertical landing orbiter. Abandoned in favor of Orel V6.

LEO Payload: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb) to a 200 km orbit at 51.00 degrees.

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Russia