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Engine · USA

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Pratt and Whitney turbojet engine. Out of production. Thrust is maximum sea level thrust; specific impulse is sea level value at that thrust. Used on Caleb launch vehicle. First flight 1960.

Thrust (sl): 41.200 kN (9,262 lbf). Thrust (sl): 4,203 kgf.

Family
Turbojet
Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Caleb
Propellants
Air/Kerosene
Stages
F-6A, F-6