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RB-211-22B

Engine · UK

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Rolls Royce turbofan engine. Thrust is maximum sea level thrust; specific impulse is sea level value at that thrust. Used on L1011 launch aircraft for Pegasus, Pegasus XL. First flight 1990.

Thrust (sl): 26.700 kN (6,002 lbf). Thrust (sl): 2,727 kgf. Engine: 4,180 kg (9,210 lb). Thrust to Weight Ratio: .71.

Family
Turbofan
Country
UK
Launch Vehicles
Pegasus, Pegasus XL
Propellants
Air/Kerosene
Stages
L-1011