Engine Model: RD-0105. Manufacturer Name: RD-0105. Government Designation: 8D714. Other Designations: RO-5, RD-428. Designer: Kosberg. Developed in: 1957-59. Application: R-7 8K72 Luna stage 3 (block E-Luna). Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 49.400 kN (11,106 lbf). Isp: 316 sec. Burn time: 440 sec. Mass Engine: 125 kg (275 lb). Diameter: 2.56 m (8.39 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 45.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 40.00. Country: Russia. Status: Out of production. First Flight: 1958. Last Flight: 1960. Flown: 13. RD-0105 was developed jointly with OKB-1 on the basis of a steering chamber from RD-107 engine, which was developed by OKB-1. Developed in nine months.
RD-0105 used on Rocket Stages
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