Common Bulkhead Propellant Tank Specifications
| Size | 2.0±0.2 m (D) × 2.5±0.5 m (L) |
|---|---|
| Weight | ≤ 260 kg |
| Internal Volume | Oxidizer Tank: 3.5 m³ (based on liquid oxygen) |
| Fuel Tank: 2.8 m³ (based on liquid methane) | |
| Propellant Type | Liquid Oxygen / Liquid Methane / Liquid Oxygen–Kerosene (ambient-temperature fuel) |
Key Manufacturing Technologies
- Dome gore panel stretch forming
- Cylinder / skirt roll forming
- Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
- Common bulkhead insulation and bonding
- Non-destructive testing of welds (RT) and bonded areas (UT)
- Construction of test facilities and propellant tank manufacturing plants
Manufacturing Facility
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Manufacturing Facility Overview -
KUKA FSW Robot -
5-Axis CNC FSW Integrated System (Unit 1) -
CNC Linear FSW System (Unit 2) -
CNC Circumferential FSW Integrated System (Unit 3) -
Roll Forming Machine -
RT Room