Cancelled November 1957. Ramjet for Buran cruise missile. Boosted by 4 x Glushko-engined boosters. 8,500 km cruise at Mach 3.1 at 18-20 km altitude with 3,500 kg warhead. Thrust is maximum thrust at cruise altitude.
Specific impulse is that at cruise design point.
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