GEM 40
Engine · USA
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Hercules solid rocket engine. Air-ignited versions have nozzle ratio of 16:1, specific impulse of 283.4 sec. Used on Delta 7925 launch vehicle. First flight 1990.
Thrust (sl): 446.000 kN (100,264 lbf). Thrust (sl): 45,500 kgf. Chamber Pressure: 56.00 bar. Area Ratio: 11. Propellant Formulation: HTPB.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Delta 7925, Delta 7925-8, Delta 7925-10, Delta 7920-10, Delta 7920-10C, Delta 7920-8, Delta 7925-9.5, Delta 7420-10C, Delta 7326-9.5, Delta 7425-9.5, Delta 7426-9.5, Delta 7320-10, Delta 7425-10, GbI BV-Plus, Delta 7920-10L, Delta 7320-10C, Delta 7925-10L
- Propellants
- Solid
- Stages
- GEM 40
- Agency
- Hercules