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BA-44

Engine · USA

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Beal H2O2/Kerosene rocket engine. Development 1990's. Pressure-fed restartable engine with composite ablative chamber and nozzle. Helium pressurant. Thrust declines to 50% of initial value before shutdown.

Throttled thrust(vac): 98.000 kN (22,031 lbf). Area Ratio: 100. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 7.5. Restarts: 3.

Country
USA
Propellants
H2O2/Kerosene
Agency
Beal
Bibliography
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