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VKS-RTO+ZhRD

Launch vehicle · Russia

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VKS - Mixed
VKS - Mixed
VKS with mixed propulsion

Russian winged orbital launch vehicle. Horizontal takeoff, delta winged, single-stage-to-orbit, launch vehicle. Mixed rocket / ramjet propulsion.

LEO Payload: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) to a 200 km orbit at 51.00 degrees.

Country
Russia