RD-180
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Thrust-to-weight ratio | 78. 44 |
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Chamber pressure | 26. 7 MPa (3,870 psi) |
Thrust (SL) | 3. 83 MN (860,000 lbf) |
Thrust (vac.) | 4. 15 MN (930,000 lbf) |
Chamber | 2 |
Cycle | Staged combustion |
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ID | 2351588 |
About RD-180
The RD-180 is a rocket engine designed and built in Russia. It features a dual combustion chamber, dual-nozzle design and is fueled by a kerosene/LOX mixture. Currently, RD-180 engines are used for the first stage of the American Atlas V launch vehicle.