YaRD ICBM OKB-456

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Model: YaRD ICBM OKB-456. Gross Mass: 84,400 kg (186,000 lb). Empty Mass: 8,600 kg (18,900 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,370.000 kN (307,980 lbf). Isp: 470 sec. Burn time: 250 sec. Propellants: Nuclear/Ammonia. Isp(sl): 430 sec. Diameter: 3.33 m (10.92 ft). Span: 3.33 m (10.92 ft). Length: 21.00 m (68.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 1. Motor: YaRD OKB-456. Status: Development ended 1960.

Nuclear-propelled ICBM with engines in development by Glushko. Four expansion nozzles fed by single reactor. Payload 2,600 kg to 14,000 km. Empty mass, vehicle length calculated.

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YaRD ICBM.

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