RD-161-2
Manufacturer Name: RD-161 (2). Designer: Glushko. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 19.900 kN (4,474 lbf). Isp: 365 sec. Burn time: 900 sec. Mass Engine: 141 kg (310 lb). Diameter: 1.02 m (3.34 ft). Length: 2.21 m (7.25 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 117.70 bar. Area Ratio: 370.60. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.60. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 14.39. Country: Russia. Status: Design concept 1990's.

Proposed for use on Soyuz M-3. Version with uncooled nozzle extension. Engine Cycle: closed gas generator. Feed Method: turbopump.


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

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