Merlin 1C Engine Specifications
Current published ratings for Merlin 1C variant:
- Sea level thrust: 556 kN (125,000 lbf)
- Vacuum thrust: 616 kN (138,400 lbf)
- Chamber pressure: 6.77 MPa (982 psi)
- Sea level specific impulse: 275 s (2.6 kN·s/kg)
- Vacuum specific impulse: 304 s (3.0 kN·s/kg)
- Thrust-to-weight ratio (fully accounted): 96
- Fuel: RP-1 (rocket grade kerosene)
- Oxidizer: liquid oxygen
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