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Model: Hyperion SSTO. Gross Mass: 450,000 kg (990,000 lb). Empty Mass: 44,000 kg (97,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 7,840.000 kN (1,762,500 lbf). Isp: 459 sec. Burn time: 300 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 359 sec. Diameter: 10.00 m (32.00 ft). Span: 16.00 m (52.00 ft). Length: 18.00 m (59.00 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Status: Study 1968. Cost $ : 40.000 million. First Flight: 1980. dV Equivalent: 500 m/s (1,640 ft/sec). Release conditions: 1,080 kph at sea level. All values estimated based on drawing, statement that 5 x mass of SASSTO, payload performance, and 300 m/s sled velocity augmentation. Used on Launch Vehicles: Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted. |