In today's world, 11D428 is a topic that has caught the attention of millions of people around the world. From its origins to its impact on today's society, 11D428 has been the subject of study, debate and controversy. Over the years, it has proven its relevance in different areas, from politics to popular culture. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of 11D428, analyzing its evolution over time and its influence on today's society. From its first manifestations to its current consequences, 11D428 continues to be a topic of interest for researchers, academics and the general public.
Country of origin | Russia |
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Date | 1993–1997 |
First flight | 1997-10-05 (Progress M-36) |
Designer | NIIMash |
Application | RCS thruster |
Predecessor | 11D428A |
Successor | 11D428AF-16 |
Status | In Production |
Liquid-fuel engine | |
Propellant | N2O4 / UDMH |
Mixture ratio | 1.85±0.15 |
Cycle | pressure fed |
Configuration | |
Chamber | 1 |
Performance | |
Thrust, vacuum | 129.16 N (29.04 lbf) |
Chamber pressure | 0.88 MPa (128 psi) |
Specific impulse, vacuum | 291 s (2.85 km/s) |
Restarts | 500,000 |
Dimensions | |
Dry mass | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
Used in | |
Soyuz since Soyuz TM-28 and Progress since Progress M-36 | |
References | |
References | [1][2][3] |
The 11D428A-16 (manufacturer's name RDMT-135M) is a liquid pressure-fed rocket engine burning N2O4/UDMH with an O/F of 1.85. It is used for crew-rated spacecraft propulsion applications. It is currently used in the KTDU-80 spacecraft propulsion module. The previous version, the 11D428A (manufacturer's name RDMT-135) is still used as the reaction control system thrusters of the Zvezda ISS module. The 11D428A-16 generates 129.16 N (29.04 lbf) of thrust with a chamber pressure of 0.88 MPa (128 psi) and achieves a specific impulse of 291 s (2.85 km/s). It is rated for 500,000 starts with a certified ignition time of 0.03 seconds to 2000 seconds. Each unit weights 1.5 kg (3.3 lb).
This engine has been used with certain variations in the crewed Russian space program since the Salyut 6 in Soviet times. The three main versions are:[4]
Engine | 11D428A | 11D428A-16 | 11D428AF-16 |
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Development | 1968–1974 | 1968–1977 | 1993–1997 |
Engine Type | Liquid pressure-fed rocket engine | ||
Propellant | N2O4/UDMH with 1.85 O/F ratio | ||
Thrust | 130.5 N (29.3 lbf) | 129.16 N (29.04 lbf) | 123.5 N (27.8 lbf) |
isp | 1:56 Exp. Nozzle:290 s (2.8 km/s) 1:150 Exp. Nozzle:302 s (2.96 km/s) |
291 s (2.85 km/s) | 306.2 s (3.003 km/s) |
Nominal Inlet Pressure | 1.77 MPa (257 psi) | 1.76 MPa (255 psi) | 1.47 MPa (213 psi) |
Nozzle | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Burn time | 570s | 2700s | 50,000s |
Ignitions | 500,000 | ||
Ignition time | 0.03 to 2000s | ||
Mass | 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) | 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) |
Length | 274 mm (10.8 in) | 289.5 mm (11.40 in) | 372 mm (14.6 in) |
Diameter | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 157.4 mm (6.20 in) | |
Uses | Soyuz 7K-S, Soyuz-T and Soyuz-TM | Soyuz-TMA, Salyut-6, Salyut-7, Mir Core Module, Zvezda | Fobos-Grunt |
References | [1][3][7][8][9] |