UR-500MK

[Michel Van]

in 1975 Chelomei proposed a low cost alternative to Zenit program
a Modular rocket build from UR-500 parts but using NK-33 engine and Lox/ Kerosine fuel!
the UR-500MK were proposed in two version the 11K98 and 11K99.

11K98 with six lateral stages: 30 tons in 200 km in 51° orbit
11K98 with three lateral stages: 15 tons in 200 km in 51° orbit

from data and size of UR-500 parts i got some thing that look like attach picture
can some one confirm me this ?


data on UR-500MK
http://www.astronautix.com/lvs/ur500mk.htm
Picture source
http://www.russianspaceweb.com/tks.html

 

[OM]

in 1975 Chelomei proposed a low cost alternative ...

...You know, I've heard this particular phrase so many times over the past 20 years that I've honestly come to believe that Chelomei's patronym was дешевая альтернатива

 

[Dmitry V.]

UR-500MK and its competitors: RLA-120 (1975), 11K77 (1975)