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8D423

Engine · Russia

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Izotov N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Production from 1964. Single chamber engine for UR-100 stage 2. Gas generator cycle with two large turbine exhaust pipes. First flight 1965. Later modified for the LK-700 manned lunar landeer.

Photos available in Russian Arms Cat. (Gives thrust as 15,200 kgf, Ispvac=326))

Subtopics

  • 11D423 Izotov N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. 134 kN, for use in LK-700S manned lunar lander ascent stage. Development ended 1968. Based on UR-100 stage 2 engine. Gas generator cycle; 2 large turbine exhaust pipes.
  • Izotov LK-700 Izotov N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. LK-700. Developed 1966-69.
Country
Russia
Spacecraft
LK-700
Launch Vehicles
UR-100
Propellants
N2O4/UDMH
Stages
8S817
Bibliography
293