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YaKhR-2 Strap-on

Stage · Russia

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LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. R-7 strap-ons increased in size dimensionally 50%, equipped with 6 engines from R-9. Boost nuclear thermal core stage to altitude before ignition of nuclear engine. Masses calculated based on vehicle total weight and performance.

No Engines: 6.

Country
Russia
Engines
RD-111
Launch Vehicles
YaKhR-2
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene