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LR89-5

Engine · USA

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B2C/MA-1/MA-2
B2C/MA-1/MA-2
Credit: Boeing / Rocketdyne

Rocketdyne LOx/Kerosene rocket engine. Atlas E, F. Designed for booster applications. Gas generator, pump-fed. Separate turbopumps for each booster engine. First flight 1960.

Thrust (sl): 726.000 kN (163,211 lbf). Thrust (sl): 74,037 kgf. Engine: 720 kg (1,580 lb). Chamber Pressure: 41.00 bar. Area Ratio: 8. Propellant Formulation: Lox/RP-1. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 116.486111111111. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.25. Coefficient of Thrust vacuum: 1.42466495026104. Coefficient of Thrust sea level: 1.22954299904152.

Country
USA
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene