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Zenit's mains characteristics

Characteristic Value
Maximum mass at the start, t 459
Total mass of the 1st stage, t 318.8
Mass of oxygen/fuel (РГ-1), t 290.86
Total mass of the 2nd stage, t 80.6
Mass oxygen/fuel (РГ-1), t 72.9
Engine of the 1st stage (РД-171)
Thrust on the sea level, tf 740
Thrust in vacuum, tf 806
Engine of the 2nd stage (РД-120)
Thrust in vacuum, tf 93.6
Dimensional specifications of the Zenit
Height, m 57
Diameter, m 3.9
Dimensional specifications of the 1st stage
Height, m 32.94
Diameter, m 3.9
Dimensional specifications of the 2nd stage
Height, m 10.4
Diameter, m 3.9