Engine Performance
|
SSME
( @ Full Power - 109% Pc ) |
Propellant Combination
Oxidizer
Fuel |
Liquid Oxygen (LOX)
Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) |
| Engine Cycle: |
Staged Combustion |
| Average Thrust ( @ 109% Pc): |
418,130 lbf SL /
512,410 lbf vac
1,856 kN SL / 2,275 kN vac |
| Chamber Pressure: (Pc) |
3,280 psia
226 bar |
| Mixture Ratio: |
6.0 : 1 |
| Isp: |
454.4 sec vac |
| Nozzle Area Ratio: |
77.5 |
| Gimbal Capability: |
yes (hydraulic) |
| Engine Mass: |
6,990 lb
3,170 kg |
| Engine Thrust to Weight |
73.3 |
| Mixture Ratio Control: |
--- |
| Throttle Range: (% Pc) |
65 to 109% |
| Restart Capability: |
No |
Engine Size:
Length / Width |
14.0 ft / 8.0 ft
4.3 m / 2.4 m |
| Flight Status |
Flight Qualified |
| Launch Vehicles: |
Space Shuttle |
* Engine performance from Boeing product
data sheet.
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