Those isolated subscale test motors that 'ran' short durations at 6KSI
pressure fed I wouldn't count. 330 pressure ratio is phenomenal if it can
be sustained, not simply hit the mark and shut down. But I'm sure SpaceX
will achieve it. Truly amazing and full flow closed cycle and NOT hydrogen!
Truly amazing!
Go SpaceX!
K
On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 6:16 PM Theo McDonald <theo.mcdonald@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Wild stuff!!
We were discussing what the highest chamber pressure rocket engine ever
ran actually is, I know of some small injector research test articles that
have been up there, but curious if the list knows. I'm guessing it's not
publicly available and is from the 60s.
On Mon, Aug 17, 2020, 20:06 George Herbert <george.herbert@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1295495834998513664?s=21
Elon reporting current Raptor running at 330 bar, with yet another
upgrade in works starting with SN40 of the engine.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1295498964205068289?s=21
225 tons thrust at 330 bar.
-George
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