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Engine Model: RD-117. Manufacturer Name: RD-117. Designer: Glushko. Application: unmanned Soyuz-launcher stage 1. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 1,021.097 kN (229,552 lbf). Isp: 310 sec. Isp (sea level): 264 sec. Burn time: 130 sec. Chambers: 4. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.47. Country: Russia. Status: In production. First Flight: 2001. Last Flight: 2006. Flown: 76.

Update of RD-107, used in Soyuz ST launcher. Little performance change from RD-107, changes may mainly relate to use of all-Russian components.

Engine Model: RD-117PF. Manufacturer Name: RD-117PF. Government Designation: 11D511PF. Designer: Glushko. Application: manned Soyuz-launcher stage 1. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Chambers: 4. Country: Russia. Status: Design concept.

Update of RD-107. Probably version using Sintin instead of kerosene.

RD-117 used on Rocket Stages
Bibliography:

  • Haeseler, Dietrich, NPO Energomash exhibit at Moscow Airshow MAKS 93, Moscow, 1993 via Dietrich Haeseler.
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