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Video: SpaceX Fires Up New Merlin 1D Rocket Engine June 25, 2012 10:46 pm RobVG

Here

For comparison, 9 engines on the Falcon9= 1.5 million lbs of thrust

1 F1 engine on the Saturn V (used 5) = 1.5 million lbs of thrust.

  • Is that a turbo pump on the side spewing black smoke? by RobVG 2012-06-25 22:51:56
    • That's the exhaust from the gas generator that powers the turbopumps. From the exhaust color, I'm guessing they're running ... by TB 2012-06-26 09:44:50

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