![]() ![]() ![]() Compared with the 5-meter-diameter storage tank structure of the new generation of launch vehicles currently in service in my country, the storage tanks of heavy-duty launch vehicles have to be expanded to the order of 10 meters, and the size and load have increased significantly. “The super-large-diameter storage tank structure is an important part of the heavy-duty rocket body structure, and its diameter directly affects the rocket body diameter, carrying capacity, and scale. Said Wang Hailu, editor of the CALT statement: It also makes China the third country (behind Russia and the U.S.) to realize the development of an ultra-large storage tank. The components for the 10-m propellant tank (left to right, top to bottom): an integral transition ring, a “melon petal” sample, and the tank’s top and bottom rings. It also represents a significant feat of engineering and lays the foundation for the engineering and development of heavy-duty launch vehicles. It’s also twice the size of the first stage on the Long March 5 (“Fat Five”) rocket, currently the workhorse of the China National Space Agency (CNSA). This is slightly wider than the main propellant tanks used by SpaceX’s Starship (9 m 30 ft) and NASA’s Space Launch System (8.4 m 27.5 ft). The propellant tank measures 10 meters (~33 feet) in diameter, making it the largest developed by China so far. The news was accompanied by pictures that showed the finished tank and the many components that went into making it – and they are massive! On March 2nd, the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) announced (via the Chinese social media platform Weixin) that it had finished building the first propellant tank for the CZ-9. This launch vehicle will reportedly be capable of transporting up to 150,000 kg (165 tons) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 54,000 kg (59.5 tons) to a trans-lunar injection. Launcher can operate autonomously or in larger formations.For years, China has been dropping hints about its Long March 9 (CZ-9) rocket, a three-stage super-heavy variant of the Long March family. Usually takes place remotely from firing position in order to avoid Typically a truckĬarries 4 pods (two sets of reloads). Reload rocket podsĪre carried by escorting cross-country truck. Made by the crew within approximately 10 minutes. Makes it harder to hit by counter-battery fire. Vehicle can leave firing position within 1 minute, which It can stop and launch rockets within 5 minutes from Vehicle has a double cab and carries the crew of 5 Launcher is based on Taian heavy high mobility truck chassis with 6圆Ĭonfiguration. Rockets might be introduced for this system in the future. One pod with 220 mm rockets and another with 122 mm rockets, making ![]() The SR-5 can carry combination with various rocket pods. Number of 122 mm artillery rocket systems. The 122 mm rockets were originally developed A standard 220 mm pod contains 6 rockets. These double as transport containersĪnd launchers. (suicide drones) with a maximum range of up to 70 km. Also it is capable of launching loitering munitions King Dragon 300 short-range ballistic missiles, similar to the USĪTACMS. It can fire C-705 anti-ship missiles with a range of 140-170 km, and Missiles and loitering munitions were incorporated into the SR-5 artillery system. Pre-fragmented anti-personnel submunitions. Also there are cargo warheads with anti-tank or Rockets areįitted with various warheads, including HE-FRAG, incendiary, smokeĪnd illumination. Life with a capability to fire 220 mm andġ22 mm rockets. So it has nearly twice theĭifferent types of pods for the SR-5. Reloads rocket pods without external help. The launcher vehicle has an integrated crane and It is based on a 6圆 truck chassis and uses modular interchangeable The SR-5 is in service with Algeria, Bahrain, Venezuela and possibly some Mock-up of the launcher vehicle was revealed Multiple launch rocket system is a recent Chinese development. ![]()
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