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PHOTO 28 -- Largest rocket engine, "D" type, April 1972
PHOTO 28One of my earlier engines, and also the largest, this one powered the last four rockets in the "B" series of launches, from June 1972 - Aug. 1972. Overall length of the engine was 14 in. (36 cm.) and the chamber diameter was 1-3/4 in. (4.5 cm.) . The propellant capacity was one lb. (450 grams).

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