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RD-172

Engine · Russia

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Glushko LOx/Kerosene rocket engine. Zenit-3 stage 1 (?). Developed -1994. Uprated version of RD-171. To have been qualified for flight 1994.

Chambers: 4. Engine: 11,703 kg (25,800 lb). Chamber Pressure: 258.90 bar. Area Ratio: 36.87. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 72.79. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.6.

Country
Russia
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene
Bibliography
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