The RD-180 is a LOx rich, closed cycle, staged combustion, LOx Kerosene engine, with throttle capability from 47% to 100% power level. The closed cycle engine with continuous throttling provides an unprecedented advantage to vehicle performance and mission profile flexibility, while still providing a very reliable engine design. More @Wikipedia
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