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YaKhR-2 Core

Stage · Russia

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Nuclear/Ammonia propellant rocket stage. Engines in development by Bondaryuk and Glushko. Alternate propellants ammonia only or ammonia/alcohol mixture. Four expansion nozzles fed by single reactor. Masses calculated based on given vehicle gross weight and performance.

Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
YaKhR-2, OKB-456
Propellants
Nuclear/Ammonia