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This is a high fidelity 1:8 scale model of the J-2 liquid fuel rocket engine. The J-2, using liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, was the powerplant for the second and third stages of the Saturn V launch vehicle that took astronauts to the Moon in the Apollo program. The J-2 produced a thrust of 200,000-230,000 pounds.

The Saturn V's second (S-II) stage used a cluster of five J-2's for a combined thrust of 1,150,000 pounds while the third (S-IBB) stage was fitted with a single J-2 with restart capability. This object was donated to the Smithsonian in 1974 by Rocketdyne.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Propulsion Manufacturer Rocketdyne Division, Rockwell International
 Dimensions Overall: 1 ft. 1 1/2 in. long x 7 1/2 in. diameter (34.29 x 19.05cm)
 Materials Plastic, paint, lucite, metal, wood,
 Inventory Number A19740738000 Credit Line Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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