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Pratt & Whitney Engines

PRATT & WHITNEY HIGH PRESSURE TURBOPUMPS
Line Replaceable Units for the Space Shuttle Main Engine

fuel turbopump                                                     oxidizer turbopump

Fuel Turbopump
Propellant:	Liquid Hydrogen
Speed:	36,200 psi
Discharge Pressure (max):	6,600 psi
Flow:	162 lb/sec (16,900 gpm)
Shaft Horsepower:	73,000 hp
Turbine Inlet Temperature:	1,800 °R
Service Life:	60 Missions
Design Life:	240 Missions

 

Oxidizer Turbopump
Propellant:	Liquid Oxygen
Speed:	23,600 rpm
Discharge Pressure (max):	7,850 psi
Flow:	1,170 lb/sec (8,350 gpm)
Shaft Horsepower:	27,350 hp
Turbine Inlet Temperature:	1,500 °R
Service Life:	60 Missions
Design Life:	240 Missions

 

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Updated: March 12, 2004