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NK-33 LH2 Mod + 4 x LACE

Engine · Russia

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Kuznetsov air augmented rocket engine. N1-MOK. Study 1974. Ultimate derivative of NK-9. Propellants changed to LH2/LOX, 16 x modified NK-33 engines + 4 Liquid Air Cycle Engine Liquid Air/LH2 boosters.

All figures estimated based on tank volume of Block A and delivery of 90,000 kg payload to 400 kg MKBS orbit.

Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
N1-MOK
Propellants
Air/Lox/LH2