NK-35
Designer: Kuznetsov. Developed in: 1972. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Thrust(vac): 1,960.000 kN (440,620 lbf). Chambers: 1. Country: Russia. Status: Design 1972.

The NK-15VM was a derivative of the NK-15 with kerosene replaced by hydrogen. The engine was canceled before hot-tests. The design was updated and proposed for the UR-700M Mars booster in 1972, but this was not approved either.


Bibliography and Further Reading
  • Yeteyev, Ivan, Operezhaya vremya, Ocherki, Moscow, 1999.. Collection of articles involving the life and works of Chief Designer Chelomei and the Khrunichev factory.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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