What is the thrust of the RD180?

[ValerieLee]

RD180 rocket engine has a thrust of up to 400 tons. The following are the specific details of the RD180 rocket engine: 1. Working principle: The RD180 rocket engine is a dual-combustion chamber, dual-nozzle rocket engine developed and produced by the Soviet Union/Russia. The RD180 uses kerosene and liquid oxygen as propellants and employs a high-pressure staged combustion cycle. Inheriting the oxygen-rich preburner design from its predecessor, the RD170, the RD180 achieves higher engine efficiency. The movement of the nozzle is supported by four hydraulic cylinders. 2. Application: It is primarily used in the first stage of the Soviet Union's 'Energia' heavy-lift launch vehicle.