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| − | + | 1=[http://www.orbithangar.com/advsearch.cfm?search=name&text=tx%20winged&S=Search TX at orbithangar.com]| | |
| − | + | 2=[[Kulch]] | |
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|pic1_file=TX-Scrshot1.jpg | |pic1_file=TX-Scrshot1.jpg | ||
|pic1_text=TX and [[Delta-glider]] in [[low Earth orbit]] | |pic1_text=TX and [[Delta-glider]] in [[low Earth orbit]] | ||
| − | |full_name= | + | |full_name=TX |
|role=Atmospheric tug | |role=Atmospheric tug | ||
|crew=3 | |crew=3 | ||
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|first_flight_date=date unknown | |first_flight_date=date unknown | ||
|service_date=date unknown | |service_date=date unknown | ||
| − | |manufacturer=Kulch | + | |manufacturer=Kulch Space Research Center |
|length=110.39 m | |length=110.39 m | ||
|height=22.28 m | |height=22.28 m | ||
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|inertia_pmi=- m<sup>2</sup> | |inertia_pmi=- m<sup>2</sup> | ||
|main_engine_template=Engine | |main_engine_template=Engine | ||
| − | |main_engine= | + | |main_engine=6 x ? kN |
| − | |main_engine_isp= | + | |main_engine_isp=? kN·s/kg |
| − | |retro_engine_template= | + | |retro_engine_template=N/A |
| − | |hover_engine_template= | + | |hover_engine_template=N/A |
|aux_engine_template=N/A | |aux_engine_template=N/A | ||
|rcs_engine_template=Engine | |rcs_engine_template=Engine | ||
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| − | '''TX''' (or Tug, Experimental) is | + | '''TX''' (or Tug, Experimental) is [[Kulch]]'s experimental winged booster. It is designed to carry payloads up to 50 tons to [[low Earth orbit]]. |
| − | The main jet installation consists of 6 combined engines, able to work both in an atmosphere and in space, and 6 space-only engines. The propellant is liquid oxygen and hydrogen. An air shutter is automatically controlled to maintain maximum efficiency of engines during atmospheric flight; once the engines have switched purely to internal | + | The main jet installation consists of 6 combined engines, able to work both in an atmosphere and in space, and 6 space-only engines. The propellant is liquid oxygen and hydrogen. An air shutter is automatically controlled to maintain maximum efficiency of engines during atmospheric flight; once the engines have switched purely to internal oxidiser, the shutter is closed. Main engines have two modes of operation: take-off and orbital. In take-off mode all 12 engines work (in atmospheric flight, 6 engines). In orbital mode such large thrust is not required, so only 4 engines of the 12 (2 engines in atmospheric flight) work. Orbital mode is also used during landing, since almost all fuel is consumed and the TX is lighter than during takeoff. |
| − | + | The TX can carry other light vehicles to orbit; it is designed specifically for the [[Delta-glider]] and [[VTOL-X]], but with an appropriate flight profile it can also be an effective first stage for the [[Deltaglider_EX]]. | |
| − | The TX | + | The TX is tricky to fly, but careful following of the flight profile in the included manual will generally get good results. |
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[[Category:Add-ons]] | [[Category:Add-ons]] | ||
[[Category:Vessel add-ons]] | [[Category:Vessel add-ons]] | ||
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