Technical Data
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Mass breakdown
- Mass of Total Structure / Landing Systems: 42,000 kg
- Mass of Functional Systems and Propulsion: 33,000 kg
- Maximum Payload: 30,000 kg
- Maximum liftoff weight: 105,000 kg
Dimensions
- Length: 36.37 m
- Wingspan: 23.92 m
- Height on Gear: 16.35 m
- Payload bay length: 18.55 m
- Payload bay diameter: 4.65 m
- Wing glove sweep: 78 degrees
- Wing sweep: 45 degrees
Propulsion
- Total orbital maneuvering engine thrust: 17,600 kgf
- Orbital Maneuvering Engine Specific Impulse: 362 sec
- Total Maneuvering Impulse: 5 kgf-sec
- Total Reaction Control System Thrust: 14,866 kgf
- Average RCS Specific Impulse: 275-295 sec
- Normal Maximum Propellant Load: 14,500 kg
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