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YF-73

Engine · China

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YF-73
YF-73

Beijing Wan Yuan LOx/LH2 rocket engine. In development. Gas-generator turbopump. Gimbaled engine. Used on CZ-3 launch vehicle. First flight 1984.

Chambers: 4. Engine: 236 kg (520 lb). Chamber Pressure: 25.90 bar. Area Ratio: 40. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 4.76694915254237. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 5. Coefficient of Thrust vacuum: 1.52315501106282.

Country
China
Launch Vehicles
Chang Zheng 3
Propellants
Lox/LH2
Stages
CZ-YF-73