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X45ALD-4000

Engine · USA

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Aerojet Nitric acid/Amine rocket engine. Development begun June 1948. Regenerative cooling, nitrogen pressure-fed, droppable but no recoverable. Early version using XLR-13-AJ-1 thrust chamber assembly.

Thrust (sl): 17.600 kN (3,957 lbf). Thrust (sl): 1,800 kgf. Engine: 403 kg (888 lb). Chamber Pressure: 21.40 bar. Propellant Formulation: RFNA/70% Xylidine+30% AN-F-48.

Country
USA
Agency
Aerojet