MB-3-1

MB-1/MB-3
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Manufacturer Name: MB-3. Designer: Rocketdyne. Developed in: 1957. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 760.600 kN (170,990 lbf). Thrust(sl): 667.200 kN (149,993 lbf). Isp: 285 sec. Isp (sea level): 250 sec. Burn time: 164 sec. Mass Engine: 643 kg (1,417 lb). Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 40.00 bar. Area Ratio: 8.00. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 120.63. Country: USA. Status: Out of production. First Flight: 1960. Last Flight: 1969. Flown: 43.

Designed for booster applications. Gas generator, pump-fed.

MB-3-1 used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: Thor DM-21. on launch vehicle: Delta A.

Used on stage: Thor DM-21. on launch vehicle: Delta B.

Used on stage: Thor DM-21. on launch vehicle: Delta C.

Used on stage: Thor DM-21. on launch vehicle: Thor Able-Star.

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