Rutherford engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rocket engine
gptkbp:barrelLength 1.5 MPa
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Liquid Oxygen
gptkbp:communityPartnerships various aerospace companies
gptkbp:controls digital control
gptkbp:coolingSystem regenerative cooling
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Rocket_Lab
gptkbp:developer $5 million
gptkbp:energyEfficiency high
gptkbp:engine 2.5 m
variable
various industry awards
publicly available
potential upgrades
active research
small satellite launches
3D printed components
regenerative cooling
significant in small launch market
gptkbp:engineConfiguration single engine
gptkbp:engineDisplacement available online
ongoing
1.1 m
gptkbp:engineType high
minimal
reliable
spark plug
liquid rocket engine
growing community of users
gptkbp:firstFlight 2017
gptkbp:firstMatch 2016
gptkbp:fuelType RP-1
Gas-generator cycle
0.25 kg/s
electric pump
gptkbp:hasArea extensive
Rocket_Lab's_test_site
gptkbp:hasContent 305 seconds
gptkbp:hasDepartment about 150 seconds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rutherford engine
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Rocket_Lab
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Mahia_Peninsula
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes 1
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:productionCompany 3D printing
gptkbp:propulsion 400:1
24 kN
gptkbp:related_engine staged combustion
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Electron_rocket
gptkbp:weight about 60 kg