RD-1KhZ
Manufacturer Name: RD-1KhZ. Designer: Glushko. Developed in: 1941-46. Application: take-off acelleration of Pe-2R, La-7R, Yak-3, Su-6, Su-7, La-120R airplanes. Propellants: Nitric acid/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 2.940 kN (661 lbf). Isp: 200 sec. Mass Engine: 60 kg (132 lb). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 22.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 5.00. Country: Russia. Status: Developed 1941-46.

The RD-1KhZ was a variant of the RD-1 engine with chemical ignition. Production 1944-45.


Bibliography and Further Reading
  • Russian Arms Catalogue, Vol 5 and 6, Military Parade, Moscow via Dietrich Haeseler.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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