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RD-0242M

Engine · Russia

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Kosberg N2O4/MMH rocket engine. Design concept 1998-. Proposed variant of RD-0242 engine for upper stages using MMH in place of UDMH. Reusable for 6 ignitions total. Throttling to 80%.

Adaptation to western market . 15 ignitions tested with one single engine.

Engine: 185 kg (407 lb). Chamber Pressure: 153.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 54.07.

Country
Russia
Propellants
N2O4/MMH