[en] The dynamic behaviour of a steam cooled fast power reactor is investigated with respect to stability, transients due to moderate perturbations at the operating point, and accidents. The studies were performed for a direct cycle, integral plant design for different system pressures, component arrangements and component designs. The stability domain of such a plant is found to be mainly determined by pressure, fuel temperature and coolant density coefficients of reactivity. Other design parameters are of minor influence on stability. The plant is load-following and displays acceptable performance if the reactivity coefficients are not too close to their limiting values. If they are, effective controllers can be designed which ensure good plant operation. The consequences of accidents may be limited by proper design and adequate counteraction