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Kosmos A-1

Stage · Ukraine

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Nitric acid/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. .

Cost $ : 4.500 million.

Subtopics

  • DF-2A-1 Nitric acid/kerosene rocket stage. 300.00 kN (67,443 lbf) thrust. Mass 30,000 kg (66,139 lb).
  • R-16-2 Nitric acid/UDMH propellant rocket stage. Range 12,000 km. TsNIIMash has 1:10 structural simulation model. Two stage ICBM with nitric acid oxidizer. Developed 1956-1961. Entered service 1961. Chief designer Yangel. Source: Placard, TsNIIMash.
  • DF-2-1 Nitric acid/kerosene rocket stage. 300.00 kN (67,443 lbf) thrust. Mass 30,000 kg (66,139 lb).
Country
Ukraine
Engines
RD-214, RD-215