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LR79-NA-13
The MB-3 Block III-era LR79 variant used by thrust-augmented Thor and early Delta configurations.
Identity
Aliases
Rocketdyne LR79-NA-13
MB-3 Basic LR79-NA-13
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
variant
Kind
liquid-rocket-engine
Name
LR79-NA-13
Status
retired
Details
Description
The MB-3 Block III-era LR79 variant used by thrust-augmented Thor and early Delta configurations.
Developers
Developer
Family
Family
Manufacturers
Manufacturer
Propellants
RP-1
liquid oxygen
Rocket Specs
Chamber Count
1
Sea Level Thrust Kn
765.1
Links
Official Url
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19880016045/downloads/19880016045.pdf
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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 11:17:33 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 11:18:17 UTC
Other
Sources
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Note
Supports the legacy vehicle installation and the narrow canonical identity used for migration.
Publisher
Official vehicle or program source
Title
Thorad-Agena D Launch Vehicle official vehicle reference
Url
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19880016045/downloads/19880016045.pdf
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Publisher
NASA
Title
NASA Historical Data Book, Volume II: Thor launch-vehicle characteristics
Url
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sp-4012v2.pdf
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