RD-54
Engine · Russia
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Lyulka LOx/LH2 rocket engine. N1 concept stage III. Developed 1960-75.
Subtopics
- RD-57 Lyulka LOx/LH2 rocket engine. N1 Block S (N-1M). Study 1965. One to have been used in N1 Block S. In fixed chamber version, 3 to 6 to have been used in N1 Block V-III. Engine system includes roll control thruster with 1.29 kN thrust.
- RD-57M Lyulka LOx/LH2 rocket engine. Vulkan Blok V. Development ended 1976. Version with extendible nozzle. Length 4.06 / 2.61 m. Specific impulse 461 / 448 sec. Area ratio 170 / 87.6.
- RD-57A-1 Lyulka LOx/LH2 rocket engine. Developed 1995-98. New version of RD-57M for SSTO-demonstrator proposed by Aerojet. Optimized nozzle contour for performance increase, new chamber material for weight reduction.
Related
- Country
- Russia
- Propellants
- Lox/LH2
- Stages
- N1 Block V
- Agency
- Lyulka bureau