Nova GD-F

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Nova GD-F

Nova Model F - Nova General Dynamics Model F

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Family: Nova. Country: USA. Status: Study General Dynamics 1963.

Nova design using new 3.5 million kgf Lox/Kerosene engines in first stage. Recoverable stage; separation at 3,365 m/s at 89,300 m altitude; splashdown using retrorockets under 8 46 m diameter parachutes 1300 km downrange. Massed estimated based on tank volumes, total thrust, and first stage burnout conditions.

Specifications

LEO Payload: 454,000 kg. to: 185 km Orbit. at: 0.0 degrees. Liftoff Thrust: 13,968,510 kgf. Total Mass: 12,018,800 kg. Core Diameter: 18.3 m. Total Length: 101.0 m.

Stage Number: 1. 1 x Nova GD-F-1 Gross Mass: 9,977,000 kg. Empty Mass: 680,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 15,095,000 kgf. Isp: 335 sec. Burn time: 203 sec. Isp(sl): 310 sec. Diameter: 18.3 m. Span: 26.2 m. Length: 54.3 m. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene No Engines: 4. L-7.70
Stage Number: 2. 1 x Nova GD-F-2 Gross Mass: 1,497,000 kg. Empty Mass: 91,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 1,361,000 kgf. Isp: 428 sec. Burn time: 435 sec. Diameter: 18.3 m. Span: 18.3 m. Length: 29.9 m. Propellants: Lox/LH2 No Engines: 2. M-1

Bibliography:

215 - Scala, Keith J, and Swanson, Glen E, Quest, "They Might Be Giants Part 1", Fall, 1992.

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