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RD-261

Engine · Russia

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Glushko N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Tsyklon 3 stage 1. In production. Based on RD-251 First flight 1977.

Chambers: 6. Engine: 1,764 kg (3,888 lb). Chamber Pressure: 83.00 bar. Area Ratio: 14.7. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 175.27. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.6.

Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
Tsiklon-3
Propellants
N2O4/UDMH
Bibliography
342, 344, 349