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Engine Model: MB-3 Press Mod. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 755.100 kN (169,753 lbf). Thrust(sl): 662.400 kN (148,913 lbf). Isp: 285 sec. Isp (sea level): 250 sec. Burn time: 128 sec. Mass Engine: 643 kg (1,417 lb). Diameter: 3.00 m (9.80 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 40.00 bar. Area Ratio: 8.00. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 119.75. Country: USA. Status: Test 1962.

Engine Model: MB-3-J. Manufacturer Name: MB-3-J. Designer: Rocketdyne. Developed in: 1960's. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(sl): 755.890 kN (169,931 lbf). Isp (sea level): 262 sec. Country: USA. Status: Out of production. First Flight: 1975. Last Flight: 1982.

N Booster . Gas generator, pump-fed. Joint MHI (Japan) / Rocketdyne project, evolved from MB-3. Thrust and specific impulse values are at sea level.

MB-3 used on Rocket Stages
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