Raptor is a family of rocket engines developed and manufactured by SpaceX. It is the third rocket engine in history designed with a full-flow staged combustion (FFSC) fuel cycle, and the first such engine to power a vehicle in flight. [15] . The engine is powered by cryogenic liquid methane and liquid oxygen, a combination known as methalox.

Aug 3, 2024 · SpaceX has unveiled the Raptor 3 engine, marking significant advancements in thrust, specific impulse, and mass efficiency compared to previous versions. The Raptor 3 boasts a thrust of 280 tf, a specific impulse of 350s, and an engine mass of 1525 kg.

Aug 9, 2024 · Last week, Elon Musk and SpaceX released detailed information on their newest iteration of the Raptor engine: Raptor 3. This article delves into the evolution of the Raptor engine, highlighting the changes and comparing it to other engines to …

Aug 8, 2024 · Compared to a Raptor 1 engine, Raptor 3 has 95tf of more thrust while reducing a significant amount of design complexity and plumbing. According to SpaceX, a Raptor 3 engine can exert 280tf of downward thrust.

Sep 8, 2024 · SpaceX has announced its third-generation reusable methane-oxygen staged combustion engine, the Raptor 3. This is what we know.

May 13, 2023 · SpaceX Raptor 3 is an improved and more powerful rocket enigine. It has reached 350 bar of pressure and 269 tons of thrust. Raptor 2 engines were achieving 230 tf (510,000 lbf) of thrust consistently by February 2022, although SpaceX expects to be able to tune engine parameters and design over time to achieve at least 250 tf (550,000 lbf).

Aug 5, 2024 · SpaceX has debuted its Raptor 3 engine. Produced using advanced manufacturing technologies including – extensively – metal Additive Manufacturing.

Jun 24, 2024 · Right now the Starship upper stage features 3 Sea Level Raptor engines and 3 Vacuum optimized Raptor engines. Raptor Vacuum (RVac) is a similar design to the Raptor engine, but features a larger exhaust section and a larger expansion nozzle to maximize the engine’s efficiency in space.

Feb 25, 2025 · In just five years, SpaceX has transformed its Raptor engine from a complex, pipe-heavy design into the sleek and efficient Raptor 3. The latest version boasts higher thrust, improved efficiency, and better durability, making it the …

Aug 3, 2024 · Raptor 3 SN1, marvel of rocket propulsion technology represents a significant leap forward in design philosophy, emphasizing simplicity without compromising power or efficiency. Months ago, Elon presented vision of the Raptor 3 that seemed almost too good to be true.