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International Space Flight (ESA, Russia, China and others) => Chinese Launchers => Topic started by: Danderman on 10/04/2017 02:17 pm
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This topic is the place for data on whether the new Chinese rocket engines are derived from the RD-120 engine. I have seen many allegations, but no actual data.
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I think you mean YF-100 series?
The answer is yes
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For clarity, the RD0120 and the RD-120 engines are in fact different engines? The RD-0120 were the engines used on Energia.
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For clarity, the RD0120 and the RD-120 engines are in fact different engines? The RD-0120 were the engines used on Energia.
Yes, RD-120 is the Zenit's second stage main engine.
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This topic is the place for data on whether the new Chinese rocket engines are derived from the RD-120 engine. I have seen many allegations, but no actual data.
For clarity YF-100 is derived from a modified Ukrainian RD-120 with elements from RD-120K engine version and is designated in Ukraine as KRD-120. KRD-120 is also the basis for developing the RD-870 for Tsyklon-4M and RD-872 is the second stage equivalent of the RD-120. The Commercial Agreement for YF-100 is filed in Ukraine and a redacted copy may be obtainable.
http://russianspaceweb.com/rd870.html
Other modifications to RD-120 to build RD-870
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To reduce the time necessary for the engine to transition from ignition mode to full-thrust mode, a special hydraulic switch will be replaced with an electric valve. Its design will be based on a similar device developed at KB Yuzhnoe for the KRD-120 engine under a commercial agreement with China. Under the name YF-100, that Ukrainian engine successfully propelled a Chinese launch vehicle for the first time in 2015.
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