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2.2 Zenit Stage 2<br />

Stage 2 primary<br />

structure<br />

The Zenit second stage also uses integral stiffened aluminum construction<br />

(see fig. 2-5). Stage 2 propellants are LOX and kerosene. The lower<br />

kerosene tank is toroid shaped and the LOX tank is a domed cylinder.<br />

The stage is powered by a single-nozzle RD-120 engine.<br />

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Figure 2-5. Stage 2, Zenit-3SL<br />

Three-axis control<br />

The RD-8 vernier engine mounted in the aft end of Stage 2 provides<br />

three-axis attitude control. The RD-8 uses the same propellants as the<br />

single fixed-nozzle RD-120, with one turbo-pump feeding four gimbaling<br />

thrusters. The RD-8 produces 8100 kg (17,900 lb) of thrust.<br />

2-8 D688-10009-1 REV B

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