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Engine Model: RD-223. Manufacturer Name: RD-223. Designer: Glushko. Developed in: 1960-61. Application: missile stage 2 (stage 1 used RD-222). Propellants: Nitric acid/UDMH. Thrust(vac): 1,697.000 kN (381,500 lbf). Isp: 314 sec. Mass Engine: 1,240 kg (2,730 lb). Diameter: 2.59 m (8.49 ft). Length: 5.05 m (16.56 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 147.00 bar. Area Ratio: 86.20. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.92. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 139.55. Country: Russia. Status: Developed 1960-61.

Precursor to RD-253.



Bibliography:

  • Glushko, V P, Albom Konstruktsiy ZhRD, Vol. 1 1968, Vol. 3 & 4 1969 via Dietrich Haeseler.


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