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Engine · China

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Chinese Engine
Chinese Engine
Credit: Sven Grahn

Beijing Wan Yuan N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Out of production. Boosted CZ-2A, CZ-2C, CZ-2E(A), CZ-3, FB-1. First flight 1972.

Thrust (sl): 672.300 kN (151,139 lbf). Thrust (sl): 68,559 kgf. Chamber Pressure: 71.00 bar. Area Ratio: 10. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 0.

Country
China
Propellants
N2O4/UDMH