RD-3
Engine · Russia
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Glushko Nitric acid/Kerosene rocket engine. experimental. Developed 1950's. The RD-3 was a cluster of three RD-1 engines with a new common turbopump. Ignition was by an ethane-air mixture.
Chambers: 3. Throttled thrust(vac): 1.000 kN (225 lbf). Engine: 190 kg (410 lb). Chamber Pressure: 22.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 4.83.
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- Family
- Storable liquid
- Country
- Russia
- Propellants
- Nitric acid/Kerosene
- Agency
- Glushko bureau
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