Buran M-42 stage
Stage · Russia
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M-42 and M-44 Buran trisonic ramjet missiles were considered in both manned and unmanned versions.
Credit: Khrunichev
Ramjet missile stage. Boosted by 4 x Glushko-engined boosters. 8,500 km cruise at Mach 3.1 at 18-20 km altitude with 3,500 kg warhead. Wing area 98 square meters; diameter of ramjet 2.0 m. Never reached flight test. Masses estimated based on missile known total mass.
Release velocity: 915 m/s (3,001 ft/sec). Release altitude: 19 m (62 ft). Release conditions: 3,100 kph at 19 km.
Related
- Country
- Russia
- Engines
- RD-020
- Propellants
- Air/Kerosene