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Rocket Engines

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11D-513
11D-57
11D-58
Aerospike
Aestus
HM7B
LE-5
LE-7
MA-5
NK-31 / 39
NK-33 / 43
RD-120
RD-170
RD-180
RL-10
RL-60
RS-27
RS-68
RS-72
RS-76
SSME
Viking
Vulcain

  RL-60 - Specifications
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Engine Performance

RL-60 *

Propellant Combination        
Oxidizer:        
Fuel:

Liquid Oxygen (LOX)
Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) 

Engine Cycle:

Expander

Average Thrust (vacuum):

50,000 - 65,000 lbf
222.4 - 289.1 kN

Chamber Pressure: (Pc)

N/A

Mixture Ratio:

5:1 to 6:1

Isp (vacuum):

> 470 sec

Nozzle Area Ratio:

N/A

Gimbal Capability:

N/A

Engine Mass:

1,100 lb
499 kg

Engine Thrust to Weight

45.5 - 59.1

Mixture Ratio Control:

N/A

Throttle Range: (% Pc)

N/A

Restart Capability:

Yes

Engine Size:  Length / Width

N/A

Flight Status

Development

Launch Vehicles:

TBD

 * Engine performance from Pratt & Whitney product data sheet.


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