Molniya 8K78M-PVB
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A Russian orbital launch vehicle. Version of Molniya 8k78M with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the avionics compartment.
Specifications
- Thrust
- 4,016 kN
- Height
- 43.4 m
- Diameter
- 2.95 m
- Launch mass
- 305 t
- Stages
- 3
- LEO capacity
- 1,800 kg
Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.
Flight record
8flightswith a definitive outcome
100%success rate8 of 8
0failuresincluding partial failures
8success streakcurrent
First flight July 25, 1990 · latest December 2, 1992
Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.
Flights per year
- Successful
- Failed
Show the numbers for Molniya 8K78M-PVB flights per year
| Year | Successful | Failed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 | 5 |