YF-102 (rocket engine)

YF-102
Country of originChina
DesignerAcademy of Aerospace Liquid Propulsion Technology[1]
StatusActive
Liquid-fuel engine
PropellantLOX[1] / RP-1[1]
CycleGas-Generator Cycle
Configuration
Chamber1[1]
Performance
Thrust, sea-level835 kN (188,000 lbf)[1]
Throttle range620 kN (140,000 lbf) to 835 kN (188,000 lbf)[1]
Chamber pressure8.5 MPa (1,230 psi)[2]
Specific impulse, sea-level275.3 seconds (2.700 km/s)[2][3]
Burn time130 s [2][3]
RestartsMultiple[1]
Gimbal range[3]
Dimensions
Length2,178 millimetres (85.7 in)[3]
Used in
Tianlong-2

The YF-102 is a Chinese liquid rocket engine burning LOX and kerosene in a gas generator cycle.[4] It is manufactured by the AALPT based on the experience of previous kerolox engines, and using 3D printing technology and is capable of multiple restarts.[1][3] It is used in Tianlong-2 launch vehicle developed by Space Pioneer.[5]

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  4. ^ CN 114046213, Liu, Shang; Wang, Tong & Han, Hongwei et al., "Open type liquid oxygen kerosene engine system and thrust adjusting method thereof", published 2022-02-15, assigned to Xian Aerospace Propulsion Institute 
  5. ^ "Space Pioneer Tianlong-2 Demo Flight". Rocket Launch Schedule.