Monday, September 08, 2008

RS-88

IOC: 2005

Origin:United States of America

Contractor/s: Boeing

Description: The RS-88 is a 50,000-pound thrust class rocket engine designed by Boeing for use on Lockheed-Martin's Pad Abort Demonstration (PAD) vehicle to be launched in late 2005. PAD is a program sponsored by NASA and will be powered by 4 RS-88 rocket engines.

Specifications
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 50,000 lb (22,680 kg)

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

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