- RD-191
The RD-191 is a single-
combustion chamber rocket engine , developed inRussia . It is derived from the RD-170 originally used inEnergia launcher. Like the four chamber RD-170, the combustion chambers of the RD-191 share a single turbopump unit.The RD-191 is fueled by a kerosene /
LOX mixture and uses an extremely efficient, high-pressure staged combustion cycle.pecifications
Development
On September 5, 2008, the creator of the engine, NPO Energomash, reported that the engine has completed full cycle of development and burn tests and is ready for manufacturing and delivery. [cite web |url=http://www.vz.ru/society/2008/9/5/203826.print.html |title=A new engine is ready for Angara (in Russian) |date=
2008-09-05 ] The primary launch vehicle utilizing this engine is theAngara rocket , currently being developed. [cite web |url=http://www.khrunichev.ru/khrunichev_eng/live/full_news.asp?id=14884 |title=Successful Tests of Angara Stage 1 Engine |publisher=Khrunichev |date=2007-12-12 ]References
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