TH-11
{{Short description|Rocket engine}}
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|manufacturer = Space Pioneer
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|status = Active
|type = Liquid
|oxidiser = LOX
|fuel = RP-1
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|cycle = Oxidizer-rich staged combustion cycle
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|thrust(SL) = {{convert|257|kN|lbf|lk=on}}
|thrust_to_weight= 130
|throttle_range = 50%~110%
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|specific_impulse_vacuum= 340.6s
|specific_impulse_sea_level= 291.8s
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|used_in = Tianlong-2
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The TH-11 ({{zh|s=天火-11|p=Tiānhuǒ-11}}, lit. Sky Fire 11) is an oxidizer-rich staged combustion cycle rocket engine burning LOX and kerosene developed by Space Pioneer. The TH-11 engine features a reusable design, staged combustion cycle, wide usage of 3D printed components (>80%), and short development time, making it a notable achievement within the Chinese commercial space industry.{{cite web |title=天兵科技液体火箭发动机全系统热试车圆满成功,突破我国航天多项首创技术 |url=https://finance.sina.cn/tech/2021-06-01/detail-ikmyaawc8706782.d.html |website=finance.sina.cn |publisher=Sina |access-date=13 April 2023 |date=1 June 2021}}
History
Space Pioneer proposed the TH-11 engine for its Tianlong-2 launch vehicle. Full-system hot-fire tests were completed in June 2021. The Tianlong-2 rocket successfully completed its maiden flight on April 2, 2023, achieving the targeted orbit. Powered by a single Tianhuo-11 engine in its second stage, this launch marked the engine's operational debut.{{cite web |last1=Beil |first1=Adrian |title=Chinese Tianlong-2 successfully debuts from Jiuquan |url=https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/04/tianlong-2-debut/ |website=NASASpaceFlight.com |access-date=13 April 2023 |date=7 April 2023}}
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