Angara Stage 1

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RD-170

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Model: Angara Stage 1. Gross Mass: 500,000 kg (1,100,000 lb). Empty Mass: 40,000 kg (88,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 8,181.129 kN (1,839,191 lbf). Isp: 337 sec. Burn time: 180 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 311 sec. Diameter: 3.90 m (12.70 ft). Span: 12.00 m (39.00 ft). Length: 22.50 m (73.80 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 1. Motor: RD-171. Status: Development 2004. First Flight: 2000.

Unique configuration with oxidizer in core and fuel in two tanks strapped on in parallel - all of rail-transportable 3.9 m diameter. Product of Khrunichev. Masses estimated based on engine selected and vehicle performance.

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