Engine

The mighty XLR-99 rocket engine at full thrust.

Thrust is provided by one Reaction Motors XLR-99 "throttable" 60,000-pound liquid-fuel turborocket engine.

For rocket booster operation on the delta wing aircraft included with this addon, refer to "Solid Rocket Booster System (X-15AD-4)".

In this section:

Principles of Rocket Operation

XLR-99 Engine Operation

Engine Compartment

Engine Turbopump

Engine Propellant and Control System

Engine Controls

Engine Indicators

See also:

Solid Rocket Booster System (X-15AD-4)

General Arrangement (X-15A-2)

General Arrangement (X-15AD-4)