Nerva NTR
Engine · USA
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DoE nuclear/LH2 rocket engine. Study 1991. Late 1980's update of 1960's Nerva design.
Engine: 8,500 kg (18,700 lb). Area Ratio: 500. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 4. Coefficient of Thrust sea level: 0.
Related
- Family
- nuclear-powered
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Nerva 2
- Propellants
- Nuclear/LH2
- Stages
- Nerva 2/NTR stage
- Agency
- AEC