RD-108-8D727

RD-107
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Manufacturer Name: RD-108. Government Designation: 8D727. Other Designations: 8D727K, 8D727P. Designer: Glushko. Application: Molniya 1, Molniya 8K78M-1. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 977.000 kN (219,638 lbf). Isp: 316 sec. Isp (sea level): 251 sec. Burn time: 290 sec. Mass Engine: 1,230 kg (2,710 lb). Diameter: 0.75 m (2.45 ft). Length: 2.86 m (9.38 ft). Chambers: 4. Chamber Pressure: 53.60 bar. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.39. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 80.97. Country: Russia. First Flight: 1964. Last Flight: 2006. Flown: 294.

OKB Glushko. Used on Molniya 8K78L, 8K78M and 11A57 Stage 1. Propellants kerosene (RG-1 or T-1) / Lox. Diameter is per chamber.

RD-108-8D727 used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: Molniya 8K78M-1. on launch vehicle: Molniya 8K78M.

Bibliography and Further Reading

Kudryavtseva, V M, ed., Zhidkostnikh Raketnikh Dvigatley, Visshaya Shkola, Moscow, 1993. ISBN: 5060025632. Russian-language textbook on rocket theory. More at amazon.com...

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