TF-5

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rocket engine
gptkbp:application orbital launch
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Liquid Oxygen
gptkbp:construction_cost $1 billion
gptkbp:controls digital
gptkbp:coolingSystem regenerative cooling
gptkbp:developer ongoing
gptkbp:diameter 12 ft
gptkbp:displacement significant in commercial spaceflight.
gptkbp:engine 9
2005-2010
ongoing
180 seconds
modular
iterative
gptkbp:engineConfiguration clustered
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Merlin_1D
liquid-fueled
bell nozzle
gptkbp:firstFlight 2010
June 4, 2010
gptkbp:fuelType Gas-generator cycle
spark-ignited
RP-1_and_Liquid_Oxygen
gptkbp:hasArea gptkb:McGregor_Test_Facility
static fire tests
FAA_certified
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TF-5
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:SpaceX
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Falcon_9_Block_1
gptkbp:length 15 ft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:SpaceX
gptkbp:missions CRS-1
gptkbp:operational_status commercial spaceflight
gptkbp:operationalHistory 2010
gptkbp:performances high
minimal
publicly available
thrust-to-weight ratio
up to 10 flights
optimized for reusability
gptkbp:propulsion yes
311 seconds
1,500,000 lbf
50:1
gptkbp:related_engine NASA
Gas-generator cycle
gptkbp:reliability yes
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:updates ongoing
gptkbp:weight 3,000 lb