Sectioned development single stage impulse turbo pump

Sectioned development single stage impulse turbo pump

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Sectioned development single stage impulse turbo pump, for rocket engine, (1950-1960)

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Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1987-759
Measurements:
overall: 275 mm x 425 mm x 300 mm,
type:
pump
credit:
BAE Systems Electronics Limited; British Aerospace Defence; Royal Ordnance PLC

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