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RD-108-8D75K

Engine · Russia

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

Glushko LOx/Kerosene rocket engine. Molniya 8K78-1, R-7A 8K74-1, Voskhod 11A57-1, Vostok 8A92-1, Vostok 8A92M-1. Diameter is per chamber. First flight 1959.

Chambers: 4. Thrust (sl): 740.400 kN (166,449 lbf). Thrust (sl): 75,504 kgf. Engine: 1,252 kg (2,760 lb). Chamber Pressure: 51.00 bar. Area Ratio: 18.9. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 76.59.

Country
Russia
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene