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Kestrel (Rocket Engine)The Kestrel engine is an upper stage RP-1 kerosene/liquid oxygen pressure-fed rocket engine. The Kestrel engine was developed for use on the Falcon I and Falcon V rockets by SpaceX. Engine details Performance - Vacuum thrust: 7,500 lbf (33 kN)
- Vacuum Isp: 325 lbf.s/lb (3.2 kNs/kg)
- Thrust-to-weight: 65
Note: performance specifications subject to change upon further testing Operations - Fuel: RP-1 rocket grade kerosene
- Oxidizer: Liquid oxygen
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