Powerhead (rocket engine)

Diagram showing the powerhead of the Space Shuttle Main Engine

A liquid rocket engine powerhead (or powerpack) is the turbopumps, preburners, and all the requisite equipment for a non-pressure-fed rocket engine cycle rocket engine, minus the combustion chamber and the expansion nozzle.

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