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"Soyuz-2-3" launch vehicle
“Soyuz-2-3” launch vehicle is three-stage middle-class launch vehicle, which is an advanced launch vehicle developed on the basis of “Soyuz-2” launch vehicle to increase launch vehicle power capacity and expand the range of launched spacecraft.
Gimbaled sustainer engine NK-33-1 with upgraded power capability is used in the central module of “Soyuz-2-3” launch vehicle.
The bottom part diameter of “Soyuz-2-3” launch vehicle central module has been increased from 2050 up to 2660 mm.
Draft design for “Soyuz-2-3” launch vehicle has been developed
Specifications of “Soyuz-2-3” launch vehicle
Number of stages | 3 |
Liftoff mass | 335,5 - 340 t |
Maximal length | 47 m |
Nose Fairing diameter | 4,11 m |
"Soyuz-2-3" launch vehicle power capacity
Launching site | Baikonur | Plesetsk | Kourou |
Circular orbit | 10 000 kg(inclination 51,8º) | 9 700 kg(inclination 62,8º) | 10 700 kg(inclination 5,3º) |
Geo-transfer orbit (with “Fregat" upper stage) | 2 480 kg | 2 100 kg | 3 900 kg |
Sun-synchronous orbit (with “Fregat” upper stage) | 6 200 kg | 6 700 kg | - |