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Configuration of M-V
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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 | |||
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |