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Hall effect thruster with anode layer. Export version of D-55 thruster developed under NASA/BMDO contract for flight test under RHETT-II program. Used for satellite orbital altitude maintenance. Taken to flight model stage. Thrust 4 to 12 mN, power requirement 0.8 to 2.5 kW, specific impulse 1350-2750 seconds, efficiency 55%.
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