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Model: Keldysh Sled. Gross Mass: 50,000 kg (110,000 lb). Empty Mass: 25,000 kg (55,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 5,880.000 kN (1,321,870 lbf). Isp: 285 sec. Burn time: 11 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 252 sec. Diameter: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Span: 3.60 m (11.80 ft). Length: 14.00 m (45.00 ft). Country: USSR. No Engines: 6. Motor: RKDS-100. Status: Design 1946. Release velocity: 500 m/s (1,640 ft/sec). Release altitude: 0 m ( ft). Release angle: 0 deg. Release conditions: 1,800 kph at sea level. Boosts Keldysh bomber to launch speed of 500 m/s. Mass estimated based on fuel consumed in 11 second boost phase. 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. |