DEMONSTRATOR
1
Photo
galery Demonstrator 1
About
Demonstrator 1
This technological demonstrator is the first rocket designed by ARCA
Team. It is an unguided, self stabilized rocket. On this vehicle and
on sub-assembly systems were tested many constructive solutions, especially
composite materials fuel tanks. Almost the entire structure is made
of composite materials, but also from aluminium aloys. This rocket was
created to simulate a complete (unmanned) X Prize mission. Demonstrator
1 was also used in public exhibitions in order to attract more funds
for ARCA projects.
Rocket
propulsion
One liquid fuel rocket engine, designed to thrust 2,000 kgf during 60
sec. The fuel was: hydrogen peroxide 85% + T1.
Characteristics
Length: 10.6 m;
Diameter: 0.63 m;
Fins Span: 1.6 m;
Launch weight: 850 kg
Status
Demonstrator 1 program is closed, this test rocket being replaced with
more cost effective Demonstrator 2 and 2B.
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