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Viking 5C

Engine · France

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SEP N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Used on Ariane 42L, Ariane 44L, Ariane 44LP. First flight 1988.

Thrust (sl): 670.800 kN (150,802 lbf). Thrust (sl): 68,408 kgf. Engine: 776 kg (1,710 lb). Chamber Pressure: 55.00 bar. Area Ratio: 11. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 92.8361491718405. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 1.7. Coefficient of Thrust vacuum: 1.74615169837655. Coefficient of Thrust sea level: 1.56511721561793.

Country
France
Propellants
N2O4/UDMH
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