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Winged orbital launch vehicle. Family: VTOVL. Country: USA. Status: Study 1978. Other Designations: Vertical Takeoff Horizontal Landing.

Vertical Takeoff Horizontal Landing (winged).

Manufacturer: NASA. Liftoff Thrust: 15,369.900 kN (3,455,291 lbf). Total Mass: 1,158,192 kg (2,553,376 lb). Core Diameter: 34.30 m (112.50 ft). Total Length: 64.00 m (209.00 ft). Flyaway Unit Cost $: 30.000 million. in: 1985 unit dollars.

  • Stage1: 1 x VTOHL 45t. Gross Mass: 1,158,192 kg (2,553,376 lb). Empty Mass: 96,650 kg (213,070 lb). Motor: 5 x SSME Plus. Thrust (vac): 18,643.471 kN (4,191,219 lbf). Isp: 467 sec. Burn time: 500 sec. Length: 53.50 m (175.50 ft). Diameter: 34.30 m (112.50 ft). Propellants: Lox/LH2.
Bibliography:

  • Cohan, Christopher J, Space Transportation Systems, 1980-2000, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, New York, 1978.
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