Merlin engine family

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rocket engine family
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cycle gas-generator
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:SpaceX
gptkbp:firstFlight 2006
gptkbp:fuelType gptkb:RP-1
gptkbp:gimbalRange up to 15 degrees
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merlin engine family
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:SpaceX
gptkbp:notableFeature high reliability
throttleable
ablatively cooled (early versions)
designed for rapid manufacturing
regeneratively cooled
used in booster landings
gptkbp:notableMember gptkb:Merlin_1D
gptkb:Merlin_1A
gptkb:Merlin_1B
gptkb:Merlin_1C
gptkbp:oxidizer liquid oxygen
gptkbp:primaryUse first stage engines
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:water
gptkbp:reusable designed for reuse
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:thrust 400 kN to 845 kN
gptkbp:usedFor orbital launch vehicles
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Falcon_1
gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkb:Falcon_Heavy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Merlin_100
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7