Merlin | 1г—1
: An upgraded variant of the 1A with a more powerful turbine; it was never used on a flight vehicle before SpaceX shifted to regenerative cooling.
The consists of high-performance liquid rocket engines developed by SpaceX to power their Falcon 1 , Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy rockets. Operating on a gas-generator open-cycle using RP-1 (rocket-grade kerosene) and liquid oxygen (LOX), they are renowned for their world-leading thrust-to-weight ratio and design for reusability. Key Variants and History Merlin 1Г—1
: One center Merlin engine is fired during the final landing burn to enable first-stage vertical landings. : An upgraded variant of the 1A with