HG-3
Engine · USA
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Advanced Engines planned for uprated Saturn and Nova boosters
Credit: © Mark Wade
Rocketdyne LOx/LH2 rocket engine. Study 1967. High-performance high-pressure chamber engine developed from J-2. Considered for upgrades to Saturn V launch vehicle upper stages. Technology led to Space Shuttle Main Engines.
Thrust (sl): 869.600 kN (195,494 lbf). Thrust (sl): 88,676 kgf.
Subtopics
- HG-3-SL Rocketdyne LOx/LH2 rocket engine. Study 1966. High-performance high-pressure chamber engine developed from the J-2, fitted with lower-expansion nozzle for sea level use on Saturn INT-17. Technology led to Space Shuttle Main Engines.
Related
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Saturn MLV-V-2, Saturn MLV-V-3, Saturn IB-B, Saturn V/4-260
- Propellants
- Lox/LH2
- Stages
- Saturn MS-IVB-2, Saturn MS-II-2
- Agency
- Rocketdyne