RD-161-1
Manufacturer Name: RD-161 (1). Designer: Glushko. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 19.600 kN (4,406 lbf). Isp: 360 sec. Burn time: 900 sec. Mass Engine: 119 kg (262 lb). Diameter: 0.78 m (2.55 ft). Length: 1.70 m (5.50 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 117.70 bar. Area Ratio: 351.60. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.60. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 16.80. Country: Russia. Status: Development ended 2000.

Proposed for use on Soyuz M-3. Basic version. Engine Cycle: closed gas generator. Feed Method: turbopump.


RD-161-1 used on Rocket Stages


Bibliography and Further Reading
  • Haeseler, Dietrich, NPO Energomash exhibit at Moscow Airshow MAKS 93, Moscow, 1993 via Dietrich Haeseler.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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