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SSME(SPACE SHUTTLE MAIN ENGINE)
Specifications
Engine Performance
( @ Full Power
109% Pc )
Propellant Combination
Oxidizer
Fuel
Liquid Oxygen (
Liquid Hydrogen (LH
Engine Cycle:
Staged Combustion
Average Thrust ( @ 109% Pc):
418,130 lbf SL / 512,410 lbf
1,856 kN SL / 2,275 kN vac
Chamber Pressure: (Pc)
Mixture Ratio:
454.4 sec vac
Nozzle Area Ratio:
Gimbal Capability:
yes (hydraulic)
Engine Mass:
Engine Thrust to Weight
Mixture Ratio Control:
Throttle Range: (% Pc)
Restart Capability:
Engine Size:
Length / Width
14.0 ft / 8.0 ft
4.3 m / 2.4 m
Flight Status
Flight Qualified
Launch Vehicles:
Space Shuttle
* Engine performance from Boeing product data sheet.