RD-182
Engine · Russia
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Glushko LOx/LCH4 rocket engine. Riksha (-1, -2) stage 1. Developed 1994-. Methane variant of RD-120K engine. Thrust range and Isp range due to throat diameter and chamber pressure. Gimbaling +/- 6 degree in two planes.
Chamber pressure 163 - 172. Status 1996 was development estimated as three years from go-ahead.
Throttled thrust(vac): 814.000 kN (182,994 lbf). Engine: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Chamber Pressure: 172.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 61.33. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 3.4.
Related
- Country
- Russia
- Launch Vehicles
- Riksha
- Propellants
- Lox/LCH4
- Agency
- Glushko bureau