de Havilland Spectre Rocket

Engine overview:

The Spectre rocket engine was designed to be the boost engine in a mixed power plant jet interceptor, allowing the aircraft to climb rapidly to high altitude to intercept high flying bombers.

Engine specifications:

• Static Thrust: 1,000 Shaft Horsepower (SHP)
• Static Thrust of D Spec 5: 8,000 lbc
• First engine delivered: November 1953
• Number built: 19