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LR8-RM-5

USA

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Reaction Motors. Advanced version of the LR-11, 4 chambers. Engine in the X-1E was modified in 1958 to increase chamber pressure to 20 atm and burn Hydyne fuel.

Chambers: 4. Thrust (sl): 26.670 kN (5,996 lbf). Thrust (sl): 2,720 kgf. Engine: 157 kg (346 lb). Chamber Pressure: 17.00 bar.

Country
USA
Spacecraft
D-558-2, X-1E
Propellants
Lox/Alcohol