This is the Titan II missile engine as adapted to launch the Gemini manned spacecraft. The original Titan I liquid-fuel engine powered the first stage of the two-stage Titan I intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It had two identical separate engine chamber assemblies, each generating 150,300 pounds of thrust, or 300,600 pounds total. The propellants were liquid oxygen (lox) and RP-1, a type of kerosene. This engine was donated to the Smithsonian by the Aerojet-General Corp. in 1971.
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
Date
ca. 1965-1966
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PROPULSION-Rocket Engines
Manufacturer
Aerojet General Corp.
Dimensions
Overall: 10 ft. long x 7 ft. 8 in. diameter (304.8 x 233.68cm)
Materials
stainless steel, with some aluminum alloy piping
Inventory Number
A19710848000
Credit Line
Gift of Aeroject Solid Propulsion Company
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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