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LR87-7

Engine · USA

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Aerojet N2O4/Aerozine-50 rocket engine. Study 1961. Version of LR-87-5 used on Gemini Titan 2 launch vehicle. Proposed for unflown Titan 3L2, Titan 3L4 boosters. First flight 1962.

Thrust (sl): 946.700 kN (212,827 lbf). Thrust (sl): 96,535 kgf. Engine: 713 kg (1,571 lb). Chamber Pressure: 47.00 bar. Area Ratio: 9. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 155.333800841515. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 1.9. Coefficient of Thrust vacuum: 2.2310677081288. Coefficient of Thrust sea level: 1.97574855919263.

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Titan II, Titan 3L2, Titan 3L4
Propellants
N2O4/Aerozine-50
Agency
Aerojet