- YF-100
= YF-100 (Rocket Engine) =
The YF-100 is currently China's most powerful LOX & Kerosene rocket engine. Development began in the 2000s, with testing directed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) commencing in 2005. The engine has been successfully tested by mid-2007.
Specifications
*Vacuum thrust: 1366 kN
*Vacuum specific impulse: 336 s
*Sea Level thrust: 1223.5 kN
*Sea Level specific impulse: 300 s
*Burn time: 155 s (estimated)
*Engine weight: TBA
*Exit to Throat Area ratio: TBA
*Propellants:LOX &Kerosene
*Mixture ratio: 2.70
*Design: TBA
*Diameter: TBA
*Chambers: TBA
*Chamber Pressure: TBA
*Thrust to Weight Ratio: TBA
*Restartable: TBA
*Contractor: China Academy of Aerospace Liquid Propulsion Technology
*Vehicle Application: Long March /CZ-5
*Status: in DevelopmentReferences
* [http://www.geocities.com/launchreport/cz5.html Space Launch Report]
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