XLR99 rocket engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:application suborbital flight
gptkbp:challenges thermal and pressure management
gptkbp:check_in_time approximately 90 seconds
gptkbp:collaborator NASA and USAF
gptkbp:combustor_type gas-generator cycle
gptkbp:control_system manual and automated systems
gptkbp:cooling_system regenerative cooling
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in documentaries and films
gptkbp:design based on fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:North_American_Aviation
gptkbp:development 1955-1960
gptkbp:educational_use case studies in engineering courses
gptkbp:engine controlled shutdown
start sequence required
gptkbp:engine_configuration detailed in technical manuals
single-chamber engine
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:XLR99-RM-1
gptkbp:environmental_impact considered in design phase
gptkbp:exhaust_system converging-diverging nozzle
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1960
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3 ft
12 ft
gptkbp:fuel_economy optimized for performance
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid oxygen and RP-1
cryogenic tank
gptkbp:future_prospects inspired new technologies in propulsion.
gptkbp:has_limitations limited to specific missions
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered rocket propulsion technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label XLR99 rocket engine
gptkbp:ignition_system hypergolic ignition
gptkbp:impact advanced propulsion research
gptkbp:influenced future rocket engine designs
gptkbp:invention multiple patents filed
gptkbp:involved_technology aerodynamics and materials science
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:X-15_flight_tests
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
Rocketdyne test facility
gptkbp:legacy influential in space exploration
gptkbp:maintenance requires specialized knowledge
gptkbp:material high-strength alloys
gptkbp:number_of_rooms 1,000 psi
gptkbp:operational_use research and testing
gptkbp:oxidizer_storage cryogenic tank
gptkbp:performance high altitude flight
gptkbp:production_status retired
gptkbp:propulsion no
60,000 lbf
gptkbp:publications numerous scientific papers
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1970
gptkbp:safety_record generally safe with precautions
gptkbp:successor gptkb:XLR11_rocket_engine
gptkbp:successor_programs gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkbp:type gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
gptkbp:water_requirement 1,000 lb/min
1,500 lb/min
gptkbp:weight 1,500 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-15_Flight_11
gptkb:X-15_Flight_12
gptkb:X-15_Flight_15
gptkb:X-15_Flight_17
gptkb:X-15_Flight_22
gptkb:X-15_Flight_26
gptkb:X-15_Flight_4
gptkb:X-15_Flight_45
gptkb:X-15_Flight_46
gptkb:X-15_Flight_9
gptkb:Hercules_X-15
gptkb:XLR11_rocket_engine
gptkb:X-15
gptkb:X-15_A-2
gptkb:X-15_Flight_3-65-100
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5