XCNLT-1500 home
topic index
Engine Model: XCNLT-1500. Manufacturer Name: XCNLT-600/1000/1500. Government Designation: XLR15-AJ-1. Designer: Aerojet. Developed in: March 1945. Application: Lark. Propellants: Isopropylnitrate. Thrust(sl): 6.660 kN (1,497 lbf). Burn time: 60 sec. Mass Engine: 33 kg (72 lb). Diameter: 0.18 m (0.58 ft). Length: 0.52 m (1.70 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 61.00 bar. Country: USA.

Development begun March 1945. Turborocket (included in general R&D contract). Turbine-pump fed monopropellant, single uncooled thrust chamber. Starting catalyst carried seperately. Squib or oxygen spark ignition. Development unsuccessful, all work terminated contract W33-038. Also lower thrust XCNLT-600/1000 models.



Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments.
Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site..
To contact astronauts or cosmonauts.

© Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted.