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RD-217

Engine · Russia

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Glushko Nitric acid/UDMH rocket engine. R-16 stage 1. Out of Production. Original intended use unknown. Three RD-217 clustered to make RD-218. First flight 1961.

Chambers: 2. Engine: 980 kg (2,160 lb). Chamber Pressure: 73.60 bar. Area Ratio: 18.8. Propellant Formulation: AK27I/UDMH. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 90. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.5.

Country
Russia
Propellants
Nitric acid/UDMH
Stages
R-16-1
Bibliography
320