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Engine · Russia

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Buran main engine
Buran main engine
Credit: from Semenov, et. al., Buran, 1995.

Kosberg Lox/Kerosene rocket engine. Proton 8K82K / 11S861-01 stage 4 (block DM). Version 17D12 for Buran OMS. Version uses synthetic kerosene ('Sintin') for higher specific impulse. First flight 1994.

Engine: 230 kg (500 lb). Chamber Pressure: 79.40 bar. Area Ratio: 189. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 38.26. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.42.

Country
Russia
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene