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Large Rocket Engines for Space Vehicles and Missiles*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

S. K. Hoffman
S. K. Hoffman*
Affiliation:
Rocketdyne Division, North American Aviation, Inc.
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Summary

The history of Rocketdyne's activity in the field of large liquid-propellant rocket engines is outlined in a chronological review of applicable United States ballistic and space projects. Within security limitations, major rocket engine component improvements and general fabrication techniques are discussed. The trends and new developments in liquid-propellant rocket engine designs are presented and a forecast of future engines is made.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 65 , Issue 605 , May 1961 , pp. 321 - 331
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1961

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Footnotes

*

The 5th Sir Henry Royce Memorial Lecture, presented to the Derby Branch of the Society on 1th November 1960

References

* The 5th Sir Henry Royce Memorial Lecture, presented to the Derby Branch of the Society on 1th November 1960