XCNLT-1500
Engine · USA
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Aerojet isopropylnitrate monopropellant rocket engine for Lark missile. Development begun March 1945. Turborocket; turbine-pump fed monopropellant, single uncooled thrust chamber. Development unsuccessful, all work terminated.
Development begun March 1945. Turborocket (included in general R&D contract). Turbine-pump fed monopropellant, single uncooled thrust chamber. Starting catalyst carried separately. Squib or oxygen spark ignition. Development unsuccessful, all work terminated contract W33-038. Also lower thrust XCNLT-600/1000 models.
Thrust (sl): 6.660 kN (1,497 lbf). Thrust (sl): 680 kgf. Engine: 33 kg (72 lb). Chamber Pressure: 61.00 bar. Propellant Formulation: Nitromethane.
Related
- Family
- Monopropellant
- Country
- USA
- Propellants
- Isopropylnitrate
- Agency
- Aerojet