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AJ10-138

Engine · USA

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Aerojet N2O4/Aerozine-50 rocket engine. Out of production. Originally developed for Vanguard and Able. Two used, thrust uprated from 3540 kgf to 3628 kgf, with higher specific impulse, in Transtage. Flown 1964-1980.

Engine: 110 kg (240 lb). Chamber Pressure: 7.00 bar. Area Ratio: 40. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 32.9863636363636. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2. Coefficient of Thrust vacuum: 4.39646147665109.

Country
USA
Propellants
N2O4/Aerozine-50
Agency
Aerojet