Napier thermal ignition rocket motor Mk.2 (mock-up)
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Napier thermal ignition rocket motor Mk.2 (mock-up)
This small thermal ignition rocket engine is of the bipropellant type and uses hydrogen peroxide (HTP) as the oxidiser and kerosene as the fuel. It was designed for an English Electric test vehicle (missile) and could employ the decomposed HTP alone for a low thrust rating (cold rocket) or with the fuel for a higher rating.
Details
- Category:
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Object Number:
- 1962-282
- Measurements:
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overall: 340 mm x 300 mm x 650 mm,
- type:
- motor
- credit:
- Napier (D.) and Son Limited
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