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Model: Pegasus Tanks. Gross Mass: 20,000 kg (44,000 lb). Empty Mass: 3,700 kg (8,100 lb). Thrust (vac): 0 N ( lbf). Isp: 459 sec. Burn time: 130 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 359 sec. Diameter: 4.57 m (14.99 ft). Span: 4.57 m (14.99 ft). Length: 18.90 m (62.00 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 0. Motor: None. Status: Study 1966. Cost $ : 6.000 million. First Flight: 1985. Four tanks jettisoned at 130 seconds after liftoff; two at 250 seconds, last two at orbital insertion, 360 seconds after liftoff. 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. |