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Viking 2B

Engine · France

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SEP N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Used on Ariane 2/3. First flight 1984.

Thrust (sl): 642.300 kN (144,395 lbf). Thrust (sl): 65,496 kgf. Engine: 776 kg (1,710 lb). Chamber Pressure: 59.00 bar. Area Ratio: 11. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 86.3758823529412.

Country
France
Propellants
N2O4/UDMH