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Manufacturer Name: RD-853. Designer: Yangel. Developed in: 1960-63. Application: Stage 2, no application. Propellants: Nitric acid/UDMH Thrust(vac): 47,682 kgf. Thrust(vac): 467.60 kN. Isp: 301 sec. Burn time: 134 sec. Mass Engine: 485 kg. Diameter: 1.3 m. Length: 3.3 m. Chambers: 1 + 4. Chamber Pressure: 83.60 bar. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.41. Country: Ukraine. Status: Developed 1960-63. References: 348 . Comments: Designed for second stage, no application. Two thrust levels. Thrust 467.6 kN + 11.8 kN / 7.65 kN.
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