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Engine Model: J79- 5. Designer: GE. Propellants: Air/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 45.800 kN (10,296 lbf). Thrust(sl): 41.600 kN (9,352 lbf). Isp: 2,020 sec. Burn time: 20,000 sec. Chambers: 1. Country: USA. Status: Out of Production.

Thrust is maximum sea level thrust; specific impulse is sea level value at that thrust.

Engine Model: J79-17. Designer: GE. Propellants: Air/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 52.800 kN (11,870 lbf). Thrust(sl): 48.000 kN (10,790 lbf). Isp: 2,020 sec. Burn time: 6,000 sec. Chambers: 1. Country: USA. Status: Out of Production.

Thrust is maximum sea level thrust; specific impulse is sea level value at that thrust.

J79 used on Rocket Stages
  • Used on stage: F-4. on launch vehicle: ALARR.
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