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YF-21C

The YF-21C is a four-engine liquid-propellant cluster used on the first stage of the Long March 2C launch vehicle. The cluster burns nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine; this record does not split the cluster into unsupported sub-engine identities.

Identity

Aliases
YF-21C engine clusterYF-21CYF21CYF-21C liquid-propellant cluster
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
model
Kind
liquid-rocket-engine
Name
YF-21C
Status
active

Details

Description
The YF-21C is a four-engine liquid-propellant cluster used on the first stage of the Long March 2C launch vehicle. The cluster burns nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine; this record does not split the cluster into unsupported sub-engine identities.
Propellants
N2O4UDMH

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:19:59 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 08:46:39 UTC

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