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RD-103M

Engine · Russia

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Glushko LOx/Alcohol rocket engine. R-5M 8K51. First flight 1953.

Thrust (sl): 432.000 kN (97,117 lbf). Thrust (sl): 44,052 kgf. Engine: 867 kg (1,911 lb). Chamber Pressure: 23.90 bar. Propellant Formulation: Lox/Alcohol-96%. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 58.82. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 1.44.

Country
Russia
Engines
RD-103M
Launch Vehicles
R-5, R-5M, R-5A, R-5V, R-5B, R-5 VAO
Propellants
Lox/Alcohol