RD-169
Engine · Russia
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Glushko LOx/LCH4 rocket engine. Riksha-0 stage 1. Design concept 1990's. LOX/Methane engine derived from RD-120. Gimbaling +/- 8 degree in two planes. In 1996 prototype development was estimated to take four years from go-ahead.
Nozzle expansion ratio was 150/0.51=294.
Engine: 215 kg (473 lb). Chamber Pressure: 147.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 79.06. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 3.4.
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- Country
- Russia
- Launch Vehicles
- Riksha
- Propellants
- Lox/LCH4
- Agency
- Glushko bureau
- Bibliography
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