Looks like a Scud.
Have they actually flown *anything* yet? I perused their site, and I only saw engine tests and static tests.
Nothing is secret at Copenhagen Suborbitals – so please go ahead – download the entire rocket here (Solidworks 2013, IGES and STP, 13MB total) - this machine will take you into space.
The concepts sketching of the HEAT-1600 rocket is lacking many parts and connections of systems. Look at the drawings as guidelines and a preliminary brain process poured down into SolidWorks and finally your screen.
There's a blog posting on Wired about HEAT-1600: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/05/heat-1600-concept-development-the-manifestation-of-dreams-and-ambitions-for-download/There's a bit more info on the blog and:QuoteNothing is secret at Copenhagen Suborbitals – so please go ahead – download the entire rocket here (Solidworks 2013, IGES and STP, 13MB total) - this machine will take you into space.But note the followingQuoteThe concepts sketching of the HEAT-1600 rocket is lacking many parts and connections of systems. Look at the drawings as guidelines and a preliminary brain process poured down into SolidWorks and finally your screen.
I'm trying to get a good grip on their future plans.In CS's Youtube video of the third TM65 static fire (the one with a partial failure) they mention that the TM65 is being retired and that a new engine will be built. They happen to have a lot of dodgy translations so perhaps they were referring only to that particular engine and that the TM65 production will continue? This is further complicated because I was under the impression that they are also developing a much larger engine.Is the HEAT 1600 the tentative final design for their actual manned flight? Will 4xTM65 be sufficient for a suborbital flight? They claim first flight for HEAT 1600 in 2014 or 2015 yet 2020 for first manned flight, does that sound about right then? Must say I've never been this excited by a DIY project before!
We got all the alloy at a bargain price - 14 kr / kg. But - 1,600 rocket requires immediately 4 pcs ends a 8500 kr plus VAT, and 2 NP4000 pumps from Johstadt a 14000 eur.The two things I would like to have the price down to - for it is 174,000 kr total. It is a very interesting problem - I love not having any money and had to think of something clever.Regarding the pumps so there are two options: we can drop the single engine concept and flight 1600 4 x TM65. For TM65 can be pumped with the beautiful Svanehøj pumps - and they can be obtained for relatively small money in 500-1000 kr piece. As always have a cluster has the advantage that you do not have to develop a great engine - and the disadvantage that you have to through "a plumbers nightmare" to spin the eight pumps up, turn four engines, see all is well and get damn machine loose. But this is a possibility. We TM65 is a pretty healthy design - and model 2 is adjusted for the mistake that destroyed dyseskørtet on model 1The alternative is to find someone other pumps than the expensive but delicious from Johstadt. We need a centrifugal pump - typically a fire pump with a Capacity of 3-4000 liters per second at 10 to 12 bar. It should preferably be made of cast light metal.
When Peter Madsen then comes in the room with the Heat in 1600, he dare not predict too specific about - and then anyway. Around 2020, he believes that it may be realistic that he gets into the rocket.In the first 3 to 4 firings - one per year starting from 2015 - is the only doll Randy's being shot off.
TM65 Tordenskjold II Type: regenarativ cooled liquid rocket engine Pressure: 65 to 90 kN Specific impulse, sea level: 200 sec Specific impulse, vacuum: 230 sec Power cycle: gas generator Propellants: liquid oxygen / 75% bioethanol O / F ratio: 1.3 Turbine Pump: Propellant: 80% H202 / potassium permanganate Power: 120 kW. Design: Single-stage impulse turbine which drives two pumps on the common shaft.HEAT 1600 LE (see drawings at the top) Type: subshell ballistic actively managed launcher Diameter: 1600 mm Length ex payload: 12 meters Start Weight ex propellant: 1400 kg. Propellant 3000 kg Number of engines: 1 piece center-mounted TM65 TORDENSKJOLD II Application: launch of the TYCHO capsule for 30 - 60 km altitude.HEAT 1600 Type: subshell ballistic actively managed launcher / 1 stage booster Diameter: 1600 mm Length ex payload: 12 meters Start Weight ex propellant: 2100 kg. Propellant: 12000 kg Number of engines: 4 pcs TM65 TORDENSKJOLD II Application: launch of the TYCHO capsule on suborbital paths in the space above 100 km.HEAT 2X Type: subshell ballistic actively managed launcher Diameter: 650 mm Length ex payload: 8 meters Start Weight ex propellant 700 kg. Drivmiddelmasse 1200 kg Number of engines: 1 piece TM65, in a version proceeded turbine, and with reduced thrust. Application: launch of the 1/3 scale TYCHO capsule on suborbital courses of 30 - 60 km altitude.
Talk about Lego-Rockets. Copenhagen Suborbital is at least building a Lego Rocket-Teststand.
Quote from: guckyfan on 05/29/2013 12:23 pmTalk about Lego-Rockets. Copenhagen Suborbital is at least building a Lego Rocket-Teststand. noticed that, seems to work real well for the project. Does anyone know is that an off the shelf concrete product someone can purchase, or was that a CS design?
@CopSub: (1/2) Our conceptual artist Carsten Bang has created an image of how a modified version of launch vessel Sputnik with a HEAT1600 with ...
@CopSub: (2/2) ... space capsule Tycho Deep Space II with LES tower would look like: http://t.co/UXxUpXuQ24