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XLR53AJ-1

Engine · USA

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Aerojet Nitric acid/Amine rocket engine. Development begun 1949. Superperformance, wing tip mounted, regenerative cooling, pressure fed, 240 sec duration, 1000 lbf thrust each.

Thrust (sl): 4.410 kN (991 lbf). Thrust (sl): 450 kgf. Propellant Formulation: RFNA/Aniline+Furfural Alcohol.

Country
USA
Agency
Aerojet