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PERFORMANCE
Takeoff distance, ground roll: 0 ft Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle: 0 ft Maximum demonstrated crosswind component: 15 kt Rate of climb (typical ascent profile at 130,000 ft): 132,000 fpm Orbit Altitude: 185 to 643 kilometers (115 to 400 statute miles) Orbit Velocity: 27,875 kph (17,321 mph) Lift-to-drag (glide) ratio —
Landing distance, ground roll (typical): 10,000 ft Landing distance, ground roll (minimum): 7,000 ft LIMITING AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS (ATMOSPHERIC) VLD (best glide speed), sea level: 185 kt (heavy) VA (design maneuvering speed): 185 kt (approx) VLE (max gear extended): 312 kt VLO (max gear operating): 312 kt VNE (never exceed): 333 kt VSO (stall, landing configuration): 150 kt DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Length —
Height of Orbiter on runway: 17.27 meters (56.67 feet) Wingspan: 23.79 meters (78.06 feet) Weight —
Maximum cargo to orbit: 28,803 kilograms (63,500 pounds) CLIMB PARAMETERS
Solid Rocket Booster Separation: 2 minutes after launch External Tank Separation: 8.6 minutes after launch
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Specs for the Rockwell STS
Key Takeaways:
- The Space Shuttle system is designed for orbital flight, featuring a 0 ft ground roll takeoff, reaching speeds up to 27,875 kph (17,321 mph) and altitudes between 185 to 643 kilometers in orbit.
- It experiences a massive reduction in weight from a 4.5 million pound liftoff to a 230,000 pound touchdown, with a maximum cargo capacity of 28,803 kilograms (63,500 pounds) to orbit.
- The Orbiter exhibits distinct lift-to-drag ratios for hypersonic (1.05) and subsonic (5.1) flight, with atmospheric airspeeds up to 333 kt, and requires a substantial typical landing ground roll of 10,000 feet.
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