Nerva NTR

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Nerva NTR

Part of Nerva-1

DoE nuclear/LH2 rocket engine. Study 1991. Late 1980's update of 1960's Nerva design.

Status: Study 1991. Thrust: 333.40 kN (74,951 lbf). Unfuelled mass: 8,500 kg (18,700 lb). Specific impulse: 925 s. Diameter: 5.00 m (16.40 ft).

Engine: 8,500 kg (18,700 lb). Area Ratio: 500. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 4. Coefficient of Thrust sea level: 0.

Family: nuclear-powered. Country: USA. Launch Vehicles: Nerva 2. Propellants: Nuclear/LH2. Stages: Nerva 2/NTR stage. Agency: AEC.

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