I have seen that SpaceX has tested a scaled down version of the raptor, but that was about a year ago. Does anyone know the current progress? Do they have a full scale model? Have they hot fired a full scale raptor? If not, is there a target date for any of it?
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They have operational engines used for testing the starship prototype. On April 5 2019 they did an tethered hop just barly lifting of.
https://www.google.se/amp/s/www.space.com/amp/spacex-starhopper-test-hop-end-of-tether.html
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$\begingroup$ In the last week they have flown untethered to 20m $\endgroup$ Commented Jul 31, 2019 at 20:03
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Wikipedia is your friend: yes, the Raptor has been test-fired several times. However, as SpaceX aim for max reusability, they test differently than with a disposable engine, beginning with brief bursts.
