DLSv1 Lifters

These lifters have been retired with the adoption DLSv2. They are presented here for reference purposes only.

Swivel-Class Lifters

Based on the LV-T45 liquid-fueled engine, these inexpensive lifters are primarily designed for probes and single-crew missions.

Swivel

Engines: 1xLV-T45
Wet Mass: 10.5T
Thrust: 169kN
Payload to Sub-orbit: 2.1T

Swivel-Hammer

Engines: 1xLV-T45 + 2xRT-10
​Wet Mass: 22.2T
Thrust: 565kN
Payload to Sub-orbit: 5.7T

Swivel Heavy

Engines: 3xLV-T45
Wet Mass: 31.8T
Thrust: 464kN
​Payload to Sub-orbit: 7.4T

Swivel Super Heavy

Engines: 5xLV-T45
​Wet Mass: 53T
Thrust: 801kN
​Payload to Sub-orbit: 12.1T

Mainsail-Class Lifters

Based on the RE-M3 engine, these lifters can carry a variety of payloads, from multi-crew craft to station sections and outposts.

Mainsail

Engines: 1xRE-M3
Wet Mass: 78T
Thrust: 1,379T
​Payload to Sub-orbit: 21.2T

Mainsail 4

Mainsail Heavy

Engines: 3xRE-M3
Wet Mass: 235T
Thrust: 3,585kN
​Payload to Sub-orbit: 72.5T

Mainsail Super Heavy

Engines: 5xRE-M3
Wet Mass: 393T
Thrust: 6,343kN
​Payload to Sub-orbit: 118T