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Engine Model: RD-280. Manufacturer Name: RD-280. Designer: Glushko. Developed in: 1963-65. Application: Experimental engine. Propellants: N2O4/Aerozine-50. Thrust(vac): 117.600 kN (26,438 lbf). Isp: 350 sec. Mass Engine: 174 kg (383 lb). Diameter: 1.27 m (4.15 ft). Length: 2.20 m (7.20 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 147.00 bar. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 1.72. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 68.91. Country: Russia. Status: Study 1961.

Experimental engine using Aerozine 50 (50% UDMH + 50% hydrazine) as fuel.



RD-280 used on Rocket Stages


Bibliography:

  • Haeseler, Dietrich, Information from NPO Energomash museum exhibit, Nov. 1992 via Dietrich Haeseler.


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