Rombus Tank
Gross Mass: 107,501 kg (236,999 lb). Empty Mass: 18,143 kg (39,998 lb). Thrust (vac): 0 N ( lbf). Isp: 455 sec. Burn time: 130 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 359 sec. Diameter: 7.62 m (24.99 ft). Span: 7.62 m (24.99 ft). Length: 30.49 m (100.03 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 0. Engine: None. Status: Study 1964. Cost $ : 4.000 million. First Flight: 1985.

8 of these liquid hydrogen tanks would be mounted around the core of Rombus and stage in pairs at 130 seconds, 196 seconds, and 300 seconds after launch.


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