RD-180

Overview

A Russian two-chamber oxidizer-rich staged-combustion RP-1/LOX engine (derived from the RD-170) that powered the Atlas V first stage.

Components & hardware

Knowledge connections

• PowersAtlas V
• Uses propellantRP-1 / LOX

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

• Gunter's Space PageGunter Krebs — Gunter's Space Page

  A specialist reference compilation of launch vehicles, stages, and spacecraft across all spacefaring nations.