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RD-2

Engine · Russia

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Glushko Nitric acid/Kerosene rocket engine. experimental. Developed 1945-47. The RD-2 was based on the RD-1 engine. Used chemical ignition.

Throttled thrust(vac): 2.000 kN (450 lbf). Engine: 71 kg (156 lb). Chamber Pressure: 20.60 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 8.61.

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