Larch (rocket engine)

Larch
Country of origin United Kingdom
Application 1st stage booster
Predecessor Gamma 8
Liquid-fuel engine
Propellant Hydrogen peroxide / kerosene
Performance
Thrust (SL) 7,500 lbf (33 kN)

The Larch was a family of rocket engine intended as an upgrade to Black Arrow launch vehicles. They were manufactured by Rolls Royce between 1965 1971.[1] They burned kerosene fuel and hydrogen peroxide.[2]

References

  1. "Ingenious". Ingenious. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  2. "Objects". Sciencemuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
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