XLR-83-NA-1
Navaho G-38 Engine
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Manufacturer Name: G-26. Government Designation: XLR83-NA-1. Designer: Rocketdyne. Developed in: 1954. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 602.000 kN (135,334 lbf). Thrust(sl): 533.700 kN (119,981 lbf). Isp: 273 sec. Isp (sea level): 242 sec. Burn time: 76 sec. Diameter: 0.88 m (2.88 ft). Chambers: 1. Country: USA. Status: Out of production. First Flight: 1956. Last Flight: 1958. Flown: 22.

Experimental version of the engine for the booster of the Navaho G-38 intercontinental cruise missile. Flown in the Navaho G-26 booster prototypes, two per booster, using guide vanes for thrust vectoring. Designed for booster applications. Gas generator, pump-fed.


XLR-83-NA-1 used on Rocket Stages

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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