LR-79-7

MB-1/MB-3
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Manufacturer Name: MB-1. Government Designation: LR79--NA-7. Designer: Rocketdyne. Developed in: 1955. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 758.700 kN (170,563 lbf). Thrust(sl): 667.200 kN (149,993 lbf). Isp: 282 sec. Isp (sea level): 248 sec. Burn time: 165 sec. Mass Engine: 643 kg (1,417 lb). Diameter: 1.53 m (5.00 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 41.00 bar. Area Ratio: 8.00. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 120.32. Country: USA. Status: Out of production. First Flight: 1957. Last Flight: 1976. Flown: 268.

Designed for booster applications. Gas generator, pump-fed.

LR-79-7 used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: Thor DM-19. on launch vehicle: Delta.

Used on stage: Thor DM-19. on launch vehicle: Thor Able.

Used on stage: Thor DM-19. on launch vehicle: Thor Agena A.

Used on stage: Thor DM-19. on launch vehicle: Thor Agena B.

Used on stage: Thor DM-19. on launch vehicle: Thor Agena D.

Used on stage: Thor DM-19. on launch vehicle: Thor Burner.

Used on stage: Thor DM-19. on launch vehicle: Thor DM-18.

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