Larch (rocket engine) explained

Larch
Type:liquid
Purpose:1st stage booster
Oxidiser:Hydrogen peroxide
Fuel:kerosene
Thrust(Sl):7500lbf

The Larch was a family of rocket engine intended as an upgrade to Black Arrow launch vehicles. They were manufactured by Rolls-Royce between 1965 and 1971.[1] They burned kerosene fuel and hydrogen peroxide.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ingenious . Ingenious . 2015-05-31 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055435/http://www.ingenious.org.uk/See/?target=SeeMedium&ObjectID=%7B651A9F91-51D9-5C71-51DD-0036E6E1DD5E%7D&Mode=HotBox&ArticleID=%7BF4ECF131-732E-4F29-A013-984C05884D81%7D&viewby=images . 4 March 2016 . dmy-all .
  2. Web site: Objects . Sciencemuseum.org.uk . 2015-05-31.

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