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   Kosmos 3M - Specifications
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Vehicle Overview

Note:  Payload performance and estimated cost provided for information only.   If you are interested in contracting for launch services, we recommend that you contact the service provider directly using the information above.

  LEO Payload
(51.6 deg.)
SSO Payload
(98.6 deg.)
Estimated Launch Price Launch Mass
Kosmos 3M 3300 lbm
1500 kg
1700 lbm
775 kg
US $12 M 240 klbm
109,000 kg

* Performance provided by AIAA "International Reference Guide to Space Launch Systems" 3rd edition.

Vehicle Configuration   (Note: engine performance values have been estimated)

  Stage 1 Stage 2
Length 73 ft
22.4 m
19.7 ft
6.0 m
Diameter 7.9 ft
2.4 m
7.9 ft
2.4 m
Gross Mass 192,550 lbm
87,200 kg
44,390 lbm
20,135 kg
Propellant
   Propellant Mass
Nitric Acid + 27% N2O4 / UDMH
180,560 lbm
81,900 kg
Nitric Acid + 27% N2O4 / UDMH
41,225 lbm
18,700 kg
Engine**
   Thrust
   Isp
RD-216/11D614
392 klbf
1745 kN
291.3 sec
11D49
35,300 lbf
157 kN
289 sec
Number of Engines 1 1
Nominal Burn Time 130 sec 500 sec

** Note:  Vacuum engine performance unless otherwise specified. 


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