A-7

A-6
Credit - Boeing / Rocketdyne

Manufacturer Name: A-7. Designer: Rocketdyne. Developed in: 1951. Propellants: Lox/Hydyne. Thrust(vac): 416.200 kN (93,565 lbf). Thrust(sl): 369.100 kN (82,977 lbf). Isp: 265 sec. Isp (sea level): 235 sec. Burn time: 155 sec. Mass Engine: 658 kg (1,450 lb). Diameter: 1.77 m (5.80 ft). Chambers: 1. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 64.21. Country: USA. Status: Out of Production. First Flight: 1956. Last Flight: 1958. Flown: 9.00.

Version of Redstone booster used for Jupiter-C test vehicle, with Hydyne fuel and rated for 140 seconds thrust.. Gas generator, pump-fed. Thrust 370 kN at sea level with Hydyne.

A-7 used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: Jupiter C. on launch vehicle: Jupiter C.

Used on stage: Redstone Mercury.

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