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Block L rocket stage
Block L rocket stage

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Gross Mass: 6,660 kg. Empty Mass: 1,160 kg. Thrust (vac): 6,800 kgf. Isp: 340 sec. Burn time: 250 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene Diameter: 2.4 m. Span: 2.6 m. Length: 3.2 m. Country: Russia. No Engines: 1. S1.5400A Status: Hardware. Comments: 700 kg BOZ ullage motors and stabilisation platform jettisoned prior to main stage burn.
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