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Engine Model: RD-2. Manufacturer Name: RD-2. Designer: Glushko. Developed in: 1945-47. Application: experimental. Propellants: Nitric acid/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 6.000 kN (1,349 lbf). Throttled thrust(vac): 2.000 kN (450 lbf). Isp: 200 sec. Mass Engine: 71 kg (156 lb). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 20.60 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 8.61. Country: Russia. Status: Developed 1945-47.

The RD-2 was based on the RD-1 engine. Used chemical ignition.

Engine Model: RD-2MZV. Manufacturer Name: RD-2MZV. Designer: Dushkin. Developed in: 1944-47. Application: I-270. Propellants: Nitric acid/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 13.700 kN (3,080 lbf). Chambers: 2. Country: Russia. Status: Developed 1944-47.

Thrust variable 0.1-0.3 tf / 0.35-1.4 tf.

Engine Model: RD-2MZV-F. Manufacturer Name: RD-2MZV-F. Designer: Dushkin. Developed in: 1946. Application: Samolet 5. Propellants: Nitric acid/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 19.600 kN (4,406 lbf). Country: Russia. Status: Developed 1946.

Bibliography:

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