Kestrel (rocket engine)
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The Kestrel engine is an RP-1/liquid oxygen pressure-fed rocket engine. The Kestrel engine was developed by SpaceX for upper stage use on the Falcon 1 rocket.
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Engine details
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Performance
Image:SpaceX engine test fire.jpg
Current published ratings:
- Vacuum thrust: 7,000 lbf (31 kN)
- Vacuum Isp: 327 s (3.3 kNs/kg)
- Chamber pressure: 135 psi (930 kPa)
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 42
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Operations
- Fuel: RP-1 rocket grade kerosene
- Oxidizer: Liquid oxygen
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See also
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