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Designer: Rocketdyne. Developed in: 1950's. Propellants: Lox/Alcohol Thrust(vac): 68,000 kgf. Comments: Pressure-fed. From 35,000 to 150,000 lbf. Cook Sled, Air Force Sleds 1 and 2, RS-2 Sled, operated at Edwards and Holloman Air Force Bases.
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