Nova GD-J

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Nova GD-J

Nova Model J - Nova General Dynamics Model J

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

Nova design using recoverable Lox/RP-1 stage of ballistic shape with 3 million kgf engines; separation at 3,420 m/s at 93,900 m altitude; splashdown using retrorockets under 7 parachutes 1340 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: 11,882,390 kgf. Total Mass: 10,431,800 kg. Core Diameter: 42.4 m. Total Length: 90.0 m.

Stage Number: 1. 1 x Nova GD-J-1 Gross Mass: 8,617,000 kg. Empty Mass: 680,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 12,649,000 kgf. Isp: 330 sec. Burn time: 203 sec. Isp(sl): 310 sec. Diameter: 42.4 m. Span: 20.1 m. Length: 36.6 m. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene No Engines: 4. L-6.55
Stage Number: 2. 1 x Nova GD-J-2 Gross Mass: 1,270,000 kg. Empty Mass: 91,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 1,361,000 kgf. Isp: 428 sec. Burn time: 365 sec. Diameter: 19.5 m. Span: 19.5 m. Length: 38.0 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.

Nova - GD - Nova Concepts - General Dynamics

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