RLA-600

Designer: Glushko. Developed in: 1972-1975. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 6,370.000 kN (1,432,030 lbf). Chambers: 2. Country: USSR. Status: Design 1972.

In 1972 to 1974 Glushko proposed lox/kerosene engines for the RLA series launch vehicles and the UR-700M Mars booster with a lift-off thrust of 300 tonnes per chamber. The UR-700M version would use two chambers for a total thrust of 600 tonnes. Following rejection of the RLA and the adoption of the Energia design, this chamber design was 'down-sized' to 200 tonnes thrust for Energia and Vulkan.

RLA-600 used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: UR-700M-1. on launch vehicle: UR-700M.

Used on stage: UR-700M-2. on launch vehicle: UR-700M.

Bibliography and Further Reading

Yeteyev, Ivan, Operezhaya vremya, Ocherki, Moscow, 1999.. Collection of articles involving the life and works of Chief Designer Chelomei and the Khrunichev factory.

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