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Raptor 1 vs. Raport 2 and Raptor 3 (SpaceX engines) (files.catbox.moe)
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[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

The first two prototypes looked like what traditional rocket engine looks like.

For example:

The RS-25 engine that equipped the space shuttle and now the SLS launcher

https://www.spaceupclose.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/0050_2_SLS_KenKremer.jpg

The Vulcain 2.1 that is on the Ariane 6

https://www.esa.int/var/esa/storage/images/esa_multimedia/images/2017/10/vulcain_2.1/17217857-1-eng-GB/Vulcain_2.1_pillars.jpg

SpaceX put a lot of work on refining the engine, they also already produced more than 600 engines ! It's a crazy amount !