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Vexin A

Engine · France

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SEP N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Used on Europa launch vehicle. First flight 1964.

Thrust (sl): 59.500 kN (13,376 lbf). Thrust (sl): 6,065 kgf. Engine: 175 kg (385 lb). Thrust to Weight Ratio: 40.

Subtopics

  • Europa-2 N2O4/UDMH propellant rocket stage. .
  • Diamant B-1 N2O4/UDMH propellant rocket stage. .
  • Diamant-1 N2O4/UDMH propellant rocket stage. .
  • Vexin B SEP N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Out of production. Used on Diamant launch vehicle. First flight 1965.
  • Vexin C SEP N2O4/UDMH rocket engine. Out of production. Used on Diamant B launch vehicle. First flight 1970.
Country
France
Launch Vehicles
Europa I
Propellants
N2O4/UDMH
Stages
Europa-2