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Engine Model: BA-44. Designer: Beal. Propellants: H2O2/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 196.000 kN (44,062 lbf). Throttled thrust(vac): 98.000 kN (22,031 lbf). Isp: 300 sec. Burn time: 600 sec. Chambers: 1. Area Ratio: 100.00. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 7.50. Country: USA. Status: Development 1990's.

Pressure-fed restartable engine with composite ablative chamber and nozzle. Helium pressurant. Thrust declines to 50% of initial value before shutdown.



BA-44 used on Rocket Stages


Bibliography:

  • Isakowitz, Steven J, Hopkins, Joshua B, and Hopkins, Joseph P, International Reference to Space Launch Systems, AIAA, Washington DC, 2004.


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