STAGE ENGINE Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: rocketry. SUBSTANCE: proposed staged rocket engine has housing in form of metal tube with bottom with is divided into stages accommodating combustion chamber with propulsion charge and electric igniters. Stages are divided by partitions. Combustion chambers are arranged in stage housing being also divided by interchamber partitions. Electric igniters are connected by electric circuit. Combustion chamber nearest to outlet of stages is used for dynamic locking of stages. EFFECT: reduced weight and overall dimensions of construction, provision of compact design of article employing proposed engine. 4 cl, 2 dwg