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   Volna - Specifications
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Payload Performance

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.

To achieve orbit, the launch vehicle is equipped with a solid kick motor. Satellite payloads are accommodated in a protected capsule mounted in the warhead section of the SLBM.

  LEO Payload
(70-80°, 600 km)
LEO Payload
(52°, 900 km)
Configuration Launch Mass
Volna
(R-29R)
Barents Sea
110 lbm
50 kg
N/A Three Stage   77,801 lbm
35,300 kg
Volna
(R-29R)
Pacific Ocean
N/A 110 lbm
50 kg
Three Stage   77,801 lbm
35,300 kg

 

Vehicle Configuration

  Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Length      
Diameter 5.9 ft
1.8 m
   
Gross Mass      
Propellant
   Propellant Mass
N2O4 / UDMH
? lbm
? kg
N2O4 / UDMH
? lbm
? kg
Solid
? lbm
? kg
Engine
   Thrust (vacuum)
   Isp (vacuum)
     
Number of Engines      
Nominal Burn Time    

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