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astronautix.com Kistler Stage 2


Gross Mass: 131,000 kg. Empty Mass: 13,100 kg. Thrust (vac): 180,400 kgf. Isp: 348 sec. Burn time: 233 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene Diameter: 4.3 m. Span: 4.3 m. Length: 23.6 m. Country: USA. No Engines: 1. NK-43 Status: Development 1997. Comments: Empty mass includes payload bay, heat shield, parachutes, and landing bag for recovery at base. Empty mass calculated based by apportioning total vehicle empty mass.
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