RD-107

RD-107
Rocket engine RD-107 "Vostok" in the Museum of Space and Missile Technology (Saint Petersburg).
Country of origin Soviet Union, later Russia
DesignerOKB-456
ManufacturerJSC Kuznetsov[1]
ApplicationBooster engine
Associated LVR-7 family of launchers
PredecessorRD-105
StatusIn production
Liquid-fuel engine
PropellantLOX / kerosene
CycleGas-generator cycle
Performance
Thrust, vacuumRD-107: 1,000 kN (220,000 lbf)
RD-107A: 1,020 kN (230,000 lbf)
Thrust, sea-levelRD-107: 810 kN (180,000 lbf)
RD-107A: 839 kN (189,000 lbf)
Specific impulse, vacuumRD-107: 313 s
RD-107A: 320.2 s
Specific impulse, sea-levelRD-107: 256 s
RD-107A: 263.3 s
Dimensions
Dry weightRD-107: 1,190 kg (2,620 lb)
RD-107A: 1,190 kg (2,620 lb)
Used in
First stage boosters for R-7 family
References
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The RD-107 and its sibling, the RD-108, are a type of rocket engine initially used to launch R-7 Semyorka missiles. RD-107 engines were later used on space launch vehicles based on the R-7. As of 2021, very similar RD-107A and RD-108A engines are used to launch the Soyuz-2.1a, and Soyuz-2.1b, which are in active service.[7]

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