Albatros Momentum Block
Stage · Russia
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LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Unique hydrofoil launch stage for Albatros. Contains 200,000 kg propellants for acceleration by Albatros stage 1 motors to 50 m/s / 180 km/hr launch conditions. Designed by Alekseev Hydrofoil/Ekranoplan OKB.
Release velocity: 50 m/s (164 ft/sec). Release altitude: 0 m ( ft). Release angle: 0 deg. Release conditions: 180 kph at sea level.