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S2.253

Engine · Russia

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Isayev Nitric acid/Kerosene rocket engine. R-11 (Scud B) 8A61. Thrust 8300 kgf at sea level. Fuel Kerosene T-1, chemical ignition by TG-02. First flight 1953.

Thrust (sl): 71.000 kN (15,961 lbf). Thrust (sl): 7,242 kgf. Propellant Formulation: AK20I/T-1.

Subtopics

  • S2.253 derivative Isayev LOx/Kerosene rocket engine. EKR (experimental winged missile). Study 1953. Derivative of S2.253 was proposed for use in EKR Stage 1 (project for an experimental winged missile).
  • S2.253A Isayev Nitric acid/Kerosene rocket engine. R-11FM. Out of Production. Used in R-11FM submarine version of Scud B. Fuel Kerosene T-1, chemical ignition by TG-02. Mixture ratio derived from tank content. 81 kN sea-level.
Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
R-11, R-11FM
Bibliography
21, 340, 344