Wednesday 20 June 2007

Rocket motor components

We have over 70% of the hardware for our liquid propellant motor finished.
















Parts shown from left to right: 1/ Head dome Nitrous Oxide tank 2/ Bottom dome/ injector plate 3/ Nozzle retainer/ aft boat tail
















Parts shown from left to right: 1/ Head dome Nitrous Oxide tank 2/ Bottom dome/ injector plate 3/ Nozzle retainer/ aft boat tail
















Close up of injector face showing press-fit pneumatic fittings used for propellant loading as per U/C valve concept.

We will be completing the motor for static testing & qualification on the 12th of July 2007, watch this space for video footage soon after.

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