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Expansion-Deflection 50k

Engine · USA

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ED 50k
ED 50k
Expansion-Deflection 50k
Credit: Boeing / Rocketdyne

Rocketdyne N2O4/Aerozine-50 rocket engine. Expansion-Deflection Booster (50,000 lb thrust). Pressure-fed. Thrust and specific impulse values are at sea level.

Thrust (sl): 222.326 kN (49,981 lbf). Thrust (sl): 22,671 kgf.

Country
USA
Propellants
N2O4/Aerozine-50