XRS-2200
Engine · USA
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Credit: Boeing / Rocketdyne
Rocketdyne LOx/LH2 rocket engine. 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.
Chamber Pressure: 58.00 bar. Area Ratio: 58. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 5.5.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Engines
- XRS-2200
- Launch Vehicles
- X-33
- Propellants
- Lox/LH2
- Agency
- Rocketdyne