RD-0242

RD-0242
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Manufacturer Name: RD-0242. Designer: Kosberg. Developed in: 1977-83. Application: sea-based missile booster stage (Burlak ?). Propellants: N2O4/UDMH. Thrust(vac): 123.600 kN (27,786 lbf). Isp: 303 sec. Burn time: 60 sec. Mass Engine: 120 kg (260 lb). Diameter: 0.27 m (0.89 ft). Length: 0.88 m (2.89 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 196.20 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 105.03. Country: Russia. Status: Developed 1977-83.

First concept planned N2O4/kerosene as propellant, but changed to N2O4/UDMH. 50 engines ready for sale. Single ignition, 297 development tests, max. duration 420 s.

Bibliography and Further Reading

Russian Arms Catalogue, Vol 5 and 6, Military Parade, Moscow via Dietrich Haeseler.

Haeseler, Dietrich, CADB-information leaflets, International Aerospace Show Berlin 1998 (ILA 98) via Dietrich Haeseler.

Burya article, Lavochkin web site.

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