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Orel V7 RSSLV-3

Launch vehicle · Russia

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Russian VTOVL orbital launch vehicle. Fully reusable vertical takeoff / vertical landing single stage to orbit. Concept abandoned in favor of Orel V6 by 1998 due to engine reliability concerns. Tripropellant LOx/Kerosene (RG-1)/LH2 version.

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

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Russia