VKS-R Sled
Stage · Russia
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LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Sled studied in tradeoff studies leading to MAKS. Release conditions: Piggy-back, 290,000 kg, Mach 0.5, zero altitude. Effective velocity gain compared to vertical launch 100 m/s.
dV Equivalent: 100 m/s (320 ft/sec). Release velocity: 170 m/s (550 ft/sec). Release altitude: 0 m ( ft). Release angle: 0 deg. Release conditions: 565 kph at sea level.
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- Country
- Russia
- Propellants
- Lox/Kerosene