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RD-57M
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Manufacturer Name: RD-57M. Government Designation: 11D57M. Designer: Lyulka. Developed in: 1960-74. Application: Vulkan Blok V. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Thrust(vac): 397.000 kN (89,249 lbf). Throttled thrust(vac): 303.000 kN (68,117 lbf). Isp: 461 sec. Mass Engine: 874 kg (1,926 lb). Diameter: 2.00 m (6.50 ft). Length: 4.06 m (13.32 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 115.00 bar. Area Ratio: 170.00. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 6.20. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 46.31. Country: Russia. Status: Development ended 1976. Version with extendible nozzle. Ref. Lyulka 94 has higher mass at 911 kg and higher fixed nozzle area ratio at 100. Length 4.06 / 2.61 m. Specific impulse 461 / 448 sec. Area ratio 170 / 87.6.
RD-57M used on Rocket Stages
Bibliography and Further Reading - Zhelyeznakov, "Personal communication.", .
- Semenov, Yu. P., S P Korolev Space Corporation Energia, RKK Energia, 1994. ISBN: 1896522815. Dual English/Russian language picture book of the history of the Energia Corporation. Many unique photos and drawings of Korolev's rockets and spacecraft. Republished by Apogee books in 2000. More at amazon.com...
- Haeseler, Dietrich, Presentation of demonstrator via Dietrich Haeseler.
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