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Hmm, I thought so, but now I'm actually having trouble finding a clear distinction.
This ( https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/rocket_engine.htm ) said 'most', not 'all':
"Most rocket engines are internal combustion engines...", so I'm not sure where the distinction lies. I was thinking that in something like a Saturn rocket, the combustion takes place outside the chamber, but I guess inside the nozzle? Is that internal or external?
Seems fuzzy, but at a minimum, I'd say my statement is too strong, I'll see if I can still edit...
-ERD50
Not sure if this video is correct, but it looks like the combustion is inside the combustion chamber and that help increase the thrust... but no combustion is taking place outside the 'engine'....
https://youtu.be/SBmuc8kD08g
This video is from a recovered engine and the guy talks about the combustion chamber that is still there vs the rest of the bell that is not...
https://youtu.be/LGJ229CC0l8