This page no longer updated from 31 October 2001. Latest version can be found at www.astronautix.com
astronautix.com RD-0120M
RD-0120 Engine
RD-0120 Engine - The original RD-0120 engines, Russian equivalent to the US Space Shuttle Main Engine, are mothballed at Baikonur. Despite various proposals for their use, future production is unlikely.

Credit: © Mark Wade. 15,530 bytes. 162 x 288 pixels.

Manufacturer Name: RD-0120M. Government Designation: 11D122A. Designer: Kosberg. Developed in: 1987-1991. Application: Energia-M core stage. Used on stages: Angara Stage 2, Energia M. Used on launch vehicles: Angara, Energia M. Propellants: Lox/LH2 Thrust(vac): 200,000 kgf. Thrust(vac): 1,961.00 kN. Isp: 455 sec. Isp (sea level): 372 sec. Burn time: 600 sec. Mass Engine: 3,450 kg. Diameter: 2.4 m. Length: 4.5 m. Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 218.00 bar. Area Ratio: 85.70. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 6.00. Country: Russia. Status: Hardware. First Flight: 1987. Flown: 8. References: 308 . Comments: From 1987 KBKhA worked on upgrading the 11D122 (RD-0120) engine for Energia-M launcher, including the possibility to throttle the engine down to 28% thrust. The original RD-0120 engines are mothballed at Baikonur.
Back to Index
Last update 12 March 2001.
Definitions of Technical Terms.
Contact Mark Wade with any corrections or comments.
Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site..
© Mark Wade, 2001 .