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M-V Satellite Launch Vehicles

Configuration of M-V

Structure of M-V-1

Structure of M-V-7

The M-V is an all-solid, three-stage rocket with an optional kick stage in case of high-energy orbit, such as lunar/planetary mission or an extremely elongated orbit around the earth. The parameters at each ignition stage are listed above.

Description of the M-V-7 vehicle

    1st stage 2nd stage 3rd stage
Dimensions Total length m 30.8 17.2 8.82 (with nozzle extended)
Diameter m 2.5 2.5 2.2
Stage mass at ignition t 138 52.2 13.1
Solid rocket motor Motor name   M-14 M-25 M-34
Length m 13.73 6.61 3.61/4.29
Diameter m 2.5 2.5 2.2
Case material   HT-230M
HT-150
CFRP
(FW)
CFRP
(FW)
Propellant   BP-204J BP-208J BP-205J
Mass (fuel included) t 83 36 12
Propellant mass t 72 33 11
Average vacuum thrust kN 3800 1530 327
Effective burning time Sec  51 61 97
Vacuum specific impulse Sec 274 289 300