Encyclopedia Astronautica
PRD-36

Kartukov solid rocket engine. V-600. Out of Production.

Application: V-600.

Status: Out of Production.
First Launch: 1956-60.

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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Kartukov Russian manufacturer of rocket engines. Kartukov Design Bureau, Russia. More...

Associated Propellants

Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...