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Chinese liquid rocket engine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The YF-1 was a Chinese liquid rocket engine burning N2O4 and UDMH in a gas generator cycle. It is a basic engine which when mounted in a four engine module forms the YF-2. It was used as the basis for developing a high altitude version known as the YF-3.[2][9]
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Some authors state that it was a direct copy of С.2.1100/С.2.1150 La-350 booster engine developed by Isayev OKB-2 (NII-88).[10] What is known is that the engine development had great trouble with combustion instabilities and it took a long time to have a reliable combustion.
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Versions
The basic engine has been used since the DF-3 rocket and has been the main propulsion of the Long March 1 orbital launch vehicles.[2]
- YF-1: Core engine. Flown originally on the DF-3. Used UDMH/AK27S as propellant. Allegedly a copy of OKB-2's С.2.1150.[3][10]
- YF-1A: Core engine. Improved version that would power the DF-3A, DF-4 and Long March 1.[3][2][10][11]
- YF-1B: Core engine. Improved version used on the Long March 1D. Switched propellants to UDMH/N2O4[2]
- YF-3: Upper stage version. Used on the DF-4.[2]
- YF-3A: Improved upper stage version. Used on the Long March 1.[2]
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Modules
While the basic engine was used multiple times, it was only used as a single engine for booster application. It is usually bundled into modules of multiple engines.
The relevant modules for first stage application are:
- YF-2: A module comprising four YF-1. Flown originally on the DF-3.[3]
- YF-2A: A module comprising four YF-1A. Improved version. Used on the DF-3A, DF-4 and Long March 1.[3][2]
- YF-2B: A module comprising four YF-1B. Improved version. Final version used on the Long March 1D.[2]
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References
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