X60ALD-4000
Engine · USA
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Aerojet Nitric acid/Amine rocket engine. ATO for XB-45, B-45A. Development begun May 1946. Pressurizing tank surrounded propellant tanks. Regeneratively cooled. Parachute for dropping and recovery after takeoff.
Later redesigned to use WFNA and gasoline.
Thrust (sl): 17.600 kN (3,957 lbf). Thrust (sl): 1,800 kgf. Engine: 363 kg (800 lb). Chamber Pressure: 21.00 bar. Propellant Formulation: RFNA/80% Aniline+20% Furfural Alcohol.
Related
- Family
- Storable liquid
- Country
- USA
- Propellants
- Nitric acid/Amine
- Agency
- Aerojet