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I'm not sure it is that big of a deal, but I read elsewhere that the stand is capable of supporting engines with up to 150,000 pounds of thrust. This is signifi

I'm not sure it is that big of a deal, but I read elsewhere that the stand is capable of supporting engines with up to 150,000 pounds of thrust. This is significantly more than any engine currently flying. The GE90 used on the 777-300ER is rated up to 115,000 pounds.

jcims 8y ago
And yet is only half what is required to test a single SpaceX Raptor engine. https://www.spaceflightinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DySO-uIUYAA04Kj.jpg https://www.spaceflightinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/0... It’s probably more about sensor packages and planned airflow requirements that the physical strength of the test stand.