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RD-108-8D75

Engine · Russia

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R-7 aft end
R-7 aft end
Credit: © Mark Wade

Glushko LOx/Kerosene rocket engine. R-7 8K71-1, Vostok 8K72-1, Vostok 8K72K-1. OKB Glushko. Used on 8K71 R-7 Stage 1. Developed in 1954-1955. Propellants kerosene (RG-1) / LOx. Diameter is per chamber. First flight 1957.

Chambers: 4. Thrust (sl): 713.600 kN (160,424 lbf). Thrust (sl): 72,768 kgf. Engine: 1,278 kg (2,817 lb). Chamber Pressure: 51.00 bar. Area Ratio: 18.9. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 72.76. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.39.

Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
Vostok 8K72, R-7
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene