| Country of origin | United Kingdom | 
|---|---|
| Application | 1st stage booster | 
| Predecessor | Gamma 8 | 
| Liquid-fuel engine | |
| Propellant | Hydrogen peroxide / kerosene | 
| Performance | |
| Thrust, sea-level | 7,500 lbf (33 kN) | 
The Larch was a family of rocket engine intended as an upgrade to Black Arrow launch vehicles. They were manufactured by Rolls-Royce between 1965 and 1971. [1] They burned kerosene fuel and hydrogen peroxide. [2]