Launcher Engine-1 (E-1) First Hot Fire | Launcher - KSP
Published 2021-04-19
On December 7, 2017, launcher fired for the first time launchers 3D printed development rocket engine. (LOX/Kero, 500 lbf thrust, Inconel 718, pressure fed, regenerative cooling, GOX/Kero augmented spark igniter). During the 5-second test run, launcher had a successful ignition despite a hard start. A problem with launchers main LOX valve leaking under pressure was observed. During the stable part of the run, launcher had a stable 320 psi of chamber pressure (design goal is 350psi). launcher reduced the design OF ratio for the first run.
This is (today was) the first ever rocket engine hot fire for launcher.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Preparations
0:41 Fire
All Comments (2)
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Cool, interessant. 🙂
