MB-XX
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MHI and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne are teamed to develop a new family of cryogenic upper stage engines designated as MB-XX. The MB-XX is a liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen engine family designed to meet the growing and varied global demand for reliable high-performance, affordable, low-risk upper stage propulsion. Development was initiated in1999. Component testing was completed in 2004, and system level demonstrator hot-fire testing was completed in September 2005.
| Propellant | Liquid Oxygen/ Liquid Hydrogen |
|---|---|
| Thrust (vacuum) | 35,000 - 60,000 lb f |
| Isp(vacuum) | 467sec |
| Weight | 760 - 1,300 lb |
| Length | 87 - 130 in |
| Restarts | Multiple |
Business contact: Nagoya Guidance & Propulsion Systems Works No.1 Engine & Control Equipment Business Section
Headquarters: Aerospace Headquarters
