Nova Model H - Nova General Dynamics Model H Credit: © Mark Wade. 2,102 bytes. 106 x 440 pixels.

Nova design using 1 1/2 stage arrangement and new 2.4 million kgf Lox/LH2 engines. Recoverable booster 4 engine package would separate at 2,980 m/s at 87,800 m altitude; splashdown under 4 46 m diameter parachutes 1,000 km downrange. Massed estimated based on tank volumes, total thrust, and first stage burnout conditions.

LEO Payload: 454,000 kg. to: 185 km Orbit. at: 0.0 degrees. Liftoff Thrust: 11,789,750 kgf. Total Mass: 9,365,800 kg. Core Diameter: 25.9 m. Total Length: 89.0 m.

• Stage Number: 0. 1 x Nova GD-H-0 Gross Mass: 295,000 kg. Empty Mass: 295,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 11,156,000 kgf. Isp: 410 sec. Burn time: 190 sec. Isp(sl): 350 sec. Diameter: 25.9 m. Span: 33.2 m. Length: 21.2 m. Propellants: Lox/LH2 No Engines: 4. L-5.25H

• Stage Number: 1. 1 x Nova GD-H-1 Gross Mass: 8,526,000 kg. Empty Mass: 172,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 3,129,000 kgf. Isp: 428 sec. Burn time: 500 sec. Isp(sl): 310 sec. Diameter: 25.9 m. Span: 25.9 m. Length: 73.8 m. Propellants: Lox/LH2 No Engines: 1. L-5.00H

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

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Nova - GD - Nova Concepts - General Dynamics Credit: © Mark Wade. 11,186 bytes. 641 x 351 pixels.

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Nova GD Advanced - General Dynamics advanced Nova designs Credit: Lockheed Martin. 23,896 bytes. 527 x 373 pixels.

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Nova Model H Cutaway - Nova General Dynamics Model H Cutaway Credit: © Mark Wade. 4,943 bytes. 260 x 440 pixels.

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Nova F, H and J - Cutaway view of General Dynamics Nova F, H and J concepts. Credit: Lockheed Martin. 30,423 bytes. 536 x 412 pixels.

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