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RD-221

Engine · Russia

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Glushko Nitric acid/UDMH rocket engine. missile stage 2 (stage 1 used RD-220). Developed 1960-.

Engine: 1,070 kg (2,350 lb). Chamber Pressure: 147.00 bar. Area Ratio: 119.8. Propellant Formulation: AK27P/UDMH. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 106.54. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.8.

Country
Russia
Propellants
Nitric acid/UDMH
Bibliography
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