TESTS OF THE SATURN C-5, S-II ULLAGE MOTORS (RS-U-501) UNDER ALTITUDE ENVIRONMENT IN THE BLOWDOWN FACILITY, FOR THE SOLID ROCKET DIVISION, ROCKETDYNE, OF NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC.,

Abstract

Altitude static firing tests of the Saturn C-5, S-II Ullage rocket motors (RS-U-501) were performed. The tests were the first altitude test firings of the Ullage motor. The objective was to evaluate the ballistic performance at design altitude. The two rocket motors were tested successfully. RT 010-D, conditioned to 20F, was fired at a simulated altitude of approximately 146.5 K feet. The sustained altitude during burning was approximately 141 K feet. RT 011-D, conditioned to 125F, was fired at a simulated altitude of approximately 153 K feet. The sustained altitude during burning was approximately 145.8 K feet. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 09, 1965
Accession Number
AD0621271

Entities

People

  • E. L. Colthurst

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Blowdown
  • Environment
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets

Readers

  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Rocket Propulsion.