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Buran ODU
Buran ODU - Buran ODU engine system diagram

Credit: from Semenov, et. al., Buran, 1995.. 16,624 bytes. 222 x 297 pixels.

Gross Mass: 17,000 kg. Empty Mass: 2,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 8,661 kgf. Isp: 352 sec. Burn time: 680 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene Diameter: 3.7 m. Span: 3.7 m. Length: 5.7 m. Country: Russia. No Engines: 1. RD-58 Status: Hardware. Other designations: Retro and Correction Stage. Comments: Adaptation of Block D for Energia payload orbital insertion.
Buran main engineBuran main engine

Credit: from Semenov, et. al., Buran, 1995.. 21,365 bytes. 216 x 356 pixels.

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