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RD-222

Engine · Russia

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Glushko Nitric acid/UDMH rocket engine. missile stage 1 (stage 2 used RD-223). Developed 1960-61. Precursor to RD-253.

Engine: 980 kg (2,160 lb). Chamber Pressure: 147.00 bar. Area Ratio: 26.3. Propellant Formulation: AK27P/UDMH. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 170.02. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.92.

Country
Russia
Propellants
Nitric acid/UDMH
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