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RD-173

Engine · Russia

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Glushko LOx/Kerosene rocket engine. Zenit-3 stage 1 (?). Design concept 1990's. Uprated version of RD-171 with 4 chambers, 1 turbo-pump and 2 gas generators. Intended for uprated Zenit named Zenit 3

Chambers: 4. Chamber Pressure: 255.00 bar. Area Ratio: 36.87. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.63.

Country
Russia
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene
Bibliography
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