Larch (rocket engine)
| 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
- ↑ "Ingenious". Ingenious. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "Objects". Sciencemuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
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