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Engine Model: RD-0411. Manufacturer Name: RD-0411. Designer: Kosberg. Developed in: 1965-94. Application: Full-size nuclear thermal engine. Propellants: Nuclear/LH2. Thrust(vac): 392.000 kN (88,125 lbf). Isp: 900 sec. Chambers: 1. Country: Russia. Status: Design concept 1965-94.

Planned full-size nuclear thermal engine for Mars expeditions. Never progressed beyond study stage.

Bibliography:

  • Burya article, Lavochkin web site.
  • Haeseler, Dietrich, Visit to the museum of Chemical Automatics Design Bureau, Voronezh 1992 via Dietrich Haeseler.
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