First-Stage LOX Tank
AssemblyFriction-stir-welded aluminium-lithium tank holding ~290 t of liquid oxygen at −183 °C; the tank wall is also the vehicle’s primary structure. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for First-Stage LOX Tank
5 top-level lines as of r117544| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tank Barrel Panel | orbital-launch-vehicle-tank-barrel-panel | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 2 | Tank Dome | orbital-launch-vehicle-tank-dome | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Slosh Baffle | orbital-launch-vehicle-slosh-baffle | 14× | 14 | · | part |
| 4 | Structural Fastener | orbital-launch-vehicle-structural-fastener | 295000× | 295,000 | · | part |
| 5 | Pressure Sensor | pressure-sensor | 4× | 4 | · | part |