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This is the flight motor for Hermes Flight 1. The motor is almost identical to the second 4G 152mm OW static, but uses 8.5" long grains to increase propellant mass slightly. It was decided that this was reasonable deviation from the tested motor as it was only 3% more propellant. 

 

Statistic
Value
Propellant Weight Sam add this
Impulse 32900 Ns
Max Pressure Unknown
Classification O-4300
Delivered ISP 
Grains

 

*propellant mass estimated by delivered impulse prior to anomaly, improved estimate to come after failure analysis

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Grains

OW-152 #25-28



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Issues

Detail 1 - Gross Acreage Damage

Phenolic tube Liner sustained damage during transit. Root cause Cause appears to be insufficient packaging.

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Detail 2 - Nozzle End Damage

Should Be - Nominal Tube

Is - Slightly buckled and chipped phenolic and excess of polyurethane glueTube likely dropped or rolled into object during transit.

Detail 3 - Head End Damage

Should Be - Nominal Tube

Is - Plys of the tube are buckled inwards and slightly laminated.Tube likely dropped or rolled into object during transit.