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Engine Model: RD-0600. Manufacturer Name: RD-0600. Designer: Kosberg. Developed in: 1970-85. Application: Space station "Skif". Propellants: Gas Dynamic Laser/CO+Air+N2+C2H5OH. Mass Engine: 750 kg (1,650 lb). Length: 0.90 m (2.95 ft). Country: Russia. Status: Developed 1970-85.

Gas dynamic laser. Working medium gaseous carbon monoxide + air + nitrogen + ethanol. Flow rate up to 100 kg/s. Tests were performed at NII TP. Beam power up to 600 kW. A second variant for dicianatethylen + nitrogen oxide was developed and tested at GIPK

Bibliography:

  • Golubev, A A, KB KhimAvtomatiki - Straniy Istorii, Vol. 1, Voronezh 1995 via Dietrich Haeseler.
  • Russian Arms Catalogue, Vol 5 and 6, Military Parade, Moscow via Dietrich Haeseler.
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