RD-167
Engine · Russia
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Glushko LOx/LCH4 rocket engine. Upper stage. Design concept 1990's. Proposed upper stage engine, a methane variant of RD-134. Gimbaling +/- 3 degree in two planes. Four chambers with one common turbopump.
Status 1996 was project, development estimated for four years. Nozzle expansion ratio is 170/0.05=3400.
Chambers: 4. Engine: 570 kg (1,250 lb). Chamber Pressure: 167.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 63.15. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 3.4.
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- Country
- Russia
- Propellants
- Lox/LCH4
- Agency
- Glushko bureau
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