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17D12

Engine · Russia

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Kosberg Lox/Kerosene rocket engine. Out of Production. Version of RD-58 for Buran orbital propulsion system 17D11. Used synthetic kerosene ('Sintin') for higher specific impulse.

Some data differ for 17D12 in Energia 92 compared to RD-58S (Energia 92): Area Ratio 192, Ivac 362 s, pc 78.5 bar. 15 ignitions.

Engine: 230 kg (500 lb). Chamber Pressure: 79.40 bar. Area Ratio: 189. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 38.26. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.42.

Country
Russia
Spacecraft
Buran
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene