Engine Model: RD-301. Manufacturer Name: RD-301. Government Designation: 8D21. Other Designations: 8D21. Designer: Glushko. Developed in: 1965-77. Application: Proton K stage 4. Propellants: LF2/Ammonia. Thrust(vac): 96.670 kN (21,732 lbf). Isp: 400 sec. Burn time: 750 sec. Mass Engine: 183 kg (403 lb). Diameter: 0.98 m (3.21 ft). Length: 1.89 m (6.20 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 117.60 bar. Area Ratio: 108.70. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.70. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 54.64. Country: Russia. Status: Developed 1965-77. First Flight: 1977. Developed by Glushko beginning in 1965. Planned for use in Proton K-4H high energy upper stage. Motor tested but never flown.
RD-301 used on Rocket Stages
RD-301 used on Spacecraft
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