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VM-T Atlant's mains characteristics

Characteristic Value
Geometrical characteristics
Length, m 51.23
Wingspan, m 53.14
Wings area, m² 351.78
Crew 6
Mass and capacity
Dry mass, t 78.7
Maximum mass at takeoff, t 200
Mass of the payload 0GT, t 45.3
Mass of the payload 1GT, t 31.5
Mass of the payload 2GT, t 15
Mass of the payload 3GT, t 15
Motorisation
Type Dobrynin VD-7MD
Number of turbojets 4
Thrust of each turbojet, kN 105.45
Performances
Nominal speed, km/h 580
maximal speed, km/h 970
Range on internal fuel, km 3 565
Ceiling, m 10 200