RD-170 (rocket Engine) - Specifications

Specifications

  • 4 combustion chambers, 4 nozzles
  • 1 set of turbines and pumps - Turbine produces approximately 257,000 hp (192 MW); equivalent to the power output of 3 nuclear powered icebreakers
  • Ignition: Hypergolic
  • Vacuum thrust of 1,773,000 lbf (7,887 kN)
  • Vacuum Isp of 338 s (3,315 N·s/kg)
  • Sea Level Isp of 309 s (3,030 N·s/kg)
  • Weight: 9,750 kg (21,500 lb)
  • Thrust to weight ratio: 82

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