Bristol Siddeley 605
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| Country of Origin | Britain |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Siddeley |
| Application | RATO, swing-out from fuselage |
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| Propellant | hydrogen peroxide / kerosene |
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| Thrust | 4,000 lbf |
| Burn time | 30 seconds |
| Dimensions | |
| length | 1067 mm |
| Diameter | 305 mm |
| Dry weight | 166 kg |
The Bristol Siddeley BS.605 is a retractable take off assist rocket engine burning hydrogen peroxide and kerosene. Its design was based on the smaller chamber of Armstrong Siddeley's Stentor.
A pair were fitted to the Buccaneer S.50s of the South African Air Force for hot and high operations.
The BS.605 was also considered for the Bluebird CMN-8, a design for a supersonic land speed record car, to be driven by Donald Campbell. [1]
Engine specifications
General characteristics
- Type: rocket
- Length: 1067 mm
- Diameter: 305 mm
- Dry weight: 166 kg
Performance
- Thrust: 4,000 lbf for 30 seconds
Rated at 8,000 lbf (35.6kN) [2]
References
- ^ Holthusen, Peter J.R. (1986). The Land Speed Record, p67. ISBN 0854294996.
- ^ United Kingdom Aerospace and Weapons Projects: Rocket Engines. Skomer.
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