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Larch (rocket engine)

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Country of origin
  
United Kingdom

Predecessor
  
Gamma 8

Application
  
1st stage booster

Thrust (SL)
  
7,500 lbf (33 kN)

Propellant
  
Hydrogen peroxide / kerosene

The Larch was a family of rocket engine intended as an upgrade to Black Arrow launch vehicles. They were manufactured by Rolls Royce between 1965 1971. They burned kerosene fuel and hydrogen peroxide.

References

Larch (rocket engine) Wikipedia