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MB-XX

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.

Main specifications
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

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