XRS-2200
XRS-2200
Credit - Boeing / Rocketdyne
Manufacturer Name: RS-69. Other Designations: J-2S Linear Aerospike. Designer: Rocketdyne. Developed in: 1998. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Thrust(vac): 1,192.000 kN (267,972 lbf). Isp: 439 sec. Isp (sea level): 339 sec. Diameter: 3.38 m (11.08 ft). Length: 2.01 m (6.59 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 58.00 bar. Area Ratio: 58.00. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 5.50. Country: USA. Status: Development ended 1999.

Linear aerospike engine for X-33 SSTO technology demonstrator. Based on J-2S engine developed for improved Saturn launch vehicles in the 1960's. Gas generator cycle; throttling 40% to 119% of nominal thrust; differential thrust between two engines plus-minus 15%. X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator Development. Designed for booster applications. Gas generator, pump-fed.

XRS-2200 used on Rocket Stages

  • Used on stage: X-33. on launch vehicle: X-33.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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