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Bell 8081

Engine · USA

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Bell Nitric acid/UDMH rocket engine. Out of production. Used on Agena B stage atop Thor and Atlas. First flight 1960.

Engine: 130 kg (280 lb). Chamber Pressure: 10.00 bar. Area Ratio: 45. Propellant Formulation: RFNA/UDMH. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 55.8230769230769. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.55. Coefficient of Thrust vacuum: 2.99603430168432. Restarts: 2.

Country
USA
Propellants
Nitric acid/UDMH
Stages
Agena B
Agency
Bell