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RD-018

Engine · Russia

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Bondaryuk ramjet engine. Buran missile, early version. Out of Production. 1.8 m diameter ramjet engine initially considered for Buran M-42. RD-020 adopted later during development.

Thrust is maximum thrust at cruise altitude. Specific impulse is that at cruise design point.

Family
Ramjet
Country
Russia
Propellants
Air/Kerosene
Bibliography
192, 300