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  2. SpaceX Merlin - Wikipedia

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    As of 2020, the thrust of the Merlin 1D Vacuum is 220,500 lbf (981 kN) [39] with a specific impulse of 348 seconds, [40] the highest specific impulse ever for a U.S. hydrocarbon rocket engine. [41] The increase is due to the greater expansion ratio afforded by operating in vacuum, now 165:1 using an updated nozzle extension.

  3. Takeoff/go-around switch - Wikipedia

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    A takeoff/go-around switch (TO/GA; / ˈ t oʊ ɡ ə /) is a switch on the autothrottle of modern large aircraft, with two modes: takeoff (TO) and go-around (GA). The mode is dependent on the phase of flight; usually, on approach to land, the autopilot will be set to approach mode, therefore if the TO/GA switch is pressed it will activate the go-around mode of the autothrottle (about 90–92% ...

  4. Flex temp - Wikipedia

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    Flex temp is a technique used to produce cost savings through increased engine life and reduced overhaul and fuel costs [1] for airliners by allowing them to take-off at less than rated thrust. [ 2 ] For Airbus and Fokker aircraft the technique is known as flex temp or just flex .

  5. Thrust vectoring - Wikipedia

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    A multi-axis thrust vectoring engine nozzle in motion. Thrust vectoring, also known as thrust vector control (TVC), is the ability of an aircraft, rocket or other vehicle to manipulate the direction of the thrust from its engine(s) or motor(s) to control the attitude or angular velocity of the vehicle.

  6. Jet engine performance - Wikipedia

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    The type of jet engine used to explain the conversion of fuel into thrust is the ramjet.It is simpler than the turbojet which is, in turn, simpler than the turbofan.It is valid to use the ramjet example because the ramjet, turbojet and turbofan core all use the same principle to produce thrust which is to accelerate the air passing through them.

  7. Aircraft flight dynamics - Wikipedia

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    Control systems adjust the orientation of a vehicle about its cg. A control system includes control surfaces which, when deflected, generate a moment (or couple from ailerons) about the cg which rotates the aircraft in pitch, roll, and yaw.

  8. 2006 in spaceflight - Wikipedia

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    First-stage engine hydraulic pump failure, thrust termination system activated 28 July 07:05:43 Rokot/Briz-KM: Plesetsk Site 133/3: Eurockot: Arirang-2 (KOMPSAT-2) KARI: Low Earth Earth Observation: In orbit: Operational

  9. Aerospike engine - Wikipedia

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    The single-engine tests were a success, but the program was halted before the testing for the two-engine setup could be completed. The XRS-2200 produces 204,420 lbf (909,300 N) thrust with an I sp of 339 seconds at sea level, and 266,230 lbf (1,184,300 N) thrust with an I sp of 436.5 seconds in a vacuum.