RP-1

Noun

Meaning

RP-1 (uncountable)

(astronautics) Initialism of rocket propellant 1. (a highly refined kerosene; usually used in combination with LOX)

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

One form of the fuel known as RP-1 is burned with liquid oxygen as rocket fuel. Source: Internet

The S-I first stage burned RP-1 with liquid oxygen (LOX) oxidizer in eight clustered Rocketdyne H-1 engines, to produce convert of thrust. Source: Internet

For instance the Saturn Vs used a lower stage powered by RP-1 (kerosene) and upper stages powered by LH2. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

RP rp accent RP walk RPA RPA-ABB RPattz