LR54
Engine · USA
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Rocketdyne H2O2/Kerosene rocket engine. After the failure of the Reaction Motors XLR-40 for use in the F8U-1 fighter, Vought elected to continue the project using the XLR-54 . Project never reached flight status
After the failure of the Reaction Motors XLR-40 for use in the F8U-1 fighter, Vought elected to continue the project using a Rocketdyne XLR-54 engine which gave 6000 pounds of thrust. Although the project never reached flight status, dummy engines were installed above the F8U-1's tail cone just behind the rudder.
Propellant Formulation: H2O2/JP-4.
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- Family
- Storable liquid
- Country
- USA
- Propellants
- H2O2/Kerosene
- Agency
- Rocketdyne