Merlin engine test

The engine has exceeded or met its development targets for thrust, Isp (specific impulse), and mass. We are very close to completing the development phase of the Merlin 1C, pending only an improved method of attaching the injector to the manifold. The first "flight ready" Qualification Engine has already been built and is ready to ship to Texas, pending verification of the new injector to manifold attachment method.

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• space-x
• merlin
• engine
• test

[fernandog07]

holy shit!.. that's power

[musickillerz]

God. I love the sound right before it starts.

[DrMotorDude]

@Zoomer30 Remnant air near the injector manifold right before it get blasted out, mixes with the burning fuel. (so I'm told)

[Zoomer30]

Wonder what causes that green flash at start up. Seems like an odd color for a RP1/LOX engine.