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RD-280

Engine · Russia

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Glushko N2O4/Aerozine-50 rocket engine. Experimental engine. Study 1961. Experimental engine using Aerozine 50 (50% UDMH + 50% hydrazine) as fuel.

Engine: 174 kg (383 lb). Chamber Pressure: 147.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 68.91. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 1.718.

Subtopics

  • 8D725 Glushko N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Developed 1963-1970. 10 to 12 metric ton thrust engine developed for an unstated military requirement.
Country
Russia
Propellants
N2O4/Aerozine-50
Bibliography
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