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LE 9

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Country of origin
  
Japan

Application
  
sustainer engine

Predecessor
  
LE-7

Designer
  
JAXA

Associated L/V
  
H3 Launch Vehicle

LE-9

Manufacturer
  
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

The LE-9 is a liquid cryogenic rocket engine burning liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in an expander bleed cycle. Two or three will be used to power the core stage of the H-3 launch vehicle.

References

LE-9 Wikipedia