Vacuum variant in flight
Sea level Variant, and Vacuum varint c. Everyday Astronaut.
Merlin is the Engine utilized on the Falcon Series of Rockets. It is still used on the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, and previously powered Falcon 1. If Falcon 5 existed, it would've been powered by Merlin too. Due to the Mass and Size of Starship, SpaceX developed the Raptor Engine as the Succesor to the Merlin. However, there's speculation of a Merlin 2 being made.
Specifications[]
| Values/variant | Sea Level | Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust to weight ratio | 96:1 | |
| Chamber pressure | 6.77 MPa (982 psi) | |
| Thrust | 420 kN (94,000 lbf) | 480 kN (110,000 lbf) |
| Specific impulse | 275 s (2.70 km/s) | 304.8 s (2.989 km/s) |
List of engines[]
Engines ordered by Serial Number
| Serial Number | First Spotted | Vehicle | Type | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gallery[]
Merlin engines on a Falcon 9
A Merlin engine during a Falcon 9 Landing Burn
Short nozzle used first in Transponder-7