RD-185
Engine · Russia
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Glushko LOx/LCH4 rocket engine. Riksha-0 stage 2. Developed 1996-. Upper stage version of RD-169 with larger nozzle. Gimbaling +/- 4 degree in two planes.
In 1996 prototype development was estimated to take four years from go-ahead. Nozzle expansion ratio is 150/0.036=4167.
Engine: 415 kg (914 lb). Chamber Pressure: 147.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 43.97. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 3.4.
Related
- Country
- Russia
- Launch Vehicles
- Riksha
- Propellants
- Lox/LCH4
- Agency
- Glushko bureau
- Bibliography
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