Buran Programme - Technical Data

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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