Bloodhound SSC Vehicle Technical Specification: configuration 11, June 2012
Falcon Hybrid Rocket Motor
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Thrust | kN | 111 | 111 | |
| Max Thrust | kN | 122 | 122 | |
| Total Impulse | kN.sec | 2230 | 2230 | |
| Specific Impulse | sec | 200 | 200 | Hope to increase |
| Total Propellant Mass | kg | 1130 | 1130 | |
| Mixture Ratio (Oxidant:Fuel) | 5.25:1 | 5.25:1 | ||
| Initial System Mass | kg | TBC | TBC | |
| Oxidant Feed Mechanism | Pump | Pump | ||
| Oxidant | ||||
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
| Oxidant Type | - | HTP (H2O2) | HTP (H2O2) | |
| Mass | kg | 963 | 963 | (includes 10-15% ullage to prevent pump running dry) |
| Volume | m3 | 0.696 | 0.696 | |
| Tank Mass Fraction | 0.85 | |||
| Tank Pressure | MPa | 0.165 | 0.165 | |
| Density | kg/m3 | 1370 | 1370 | |
| Flow rate | kg/sec | 47.6 | 47.6 | |
| Delivery Pressure | MPa | 7.58 | 7.58 | |
| Fuel | ||||
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
| Fuel Type | HTPB | HTPB | ||
| Mass | kg | 181 | 181 | |
| Combustion Chamber | ||||
| Diameter | mm | 457 | 457 | |
| Length | mm | 3.78 | 3780 | Approximate. This is subject to final nozzle configuration. |
| Mass Fraction | 0.4525 | TBC | The target may be revised to provide a higher casing burst pressure. | |
| Catalyst Pack Type | Silver-Plated Nickel Gauze | Mk 2 | ||
Falcon Monopropellant Rocket Motor
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Thrust | kN | 44.5 | ||
| Total Impulse | kN.sec | 890 | ||
| Specific Impulse | sec | 117 | ||
| Run Duration | sec | 20 | ||
| Initial System Mass | kg | TBC | ||
| Propellant | ||||
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
| Fuel Type | - | HTP (H2O2) | HTP (H2O2) | |
| Mass | kg | 776 | ||
| Density | kg/m3 | 1630 | ||
| Volume | m3 | 0.566 | ||
| Delivery System | - | Pump driven by Cosworth CA2010 | ||
| Tank Pressure | MPa | 0.165 | ||
| Flow Rate | Kg/sec | 38.8 | ||
| Delivery Pressure | MPa | 5.52 | ||
| Thrust Chamber | ||||
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
| Diameter | mm | 457 | Note: Weights and dimensions refer to the Mk1 chamber, the Mk1.5 chamber will be mounted in a hybrid casing. | |
| Length | mm | 707 | ||
| Mass | kg | 155 | ||
| Catalyst Pack Type | Silver-Plated Nickel Gauze | Mk2 | ||
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