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RD-170
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Gross Mass: 500,000 kg. Empty Mass: 40,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 834,243 kgf. Isp: 337 sec. Burn time: 180 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene Isp(sl): 311 sec. Diameter: 3.9 m. Span: 12.0 m. Length: 22.5 m. Country: Russia. No Engines: 1. RD-171 Status: Development. Comments: Unique configuration with oxidizer in core and fuel in two tanks strapped on in parallel - all of rail-transportable 3.9 m diameter. Product of Khrunichev. Masses estimated based on engine selected and vehicle performance.
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