Thrust Structure (Octaweb)
AssemblyMachined and bolted aluminium structure at the stage base that mounts all nine engines and diffuses ~7,600 kN of thrust into the tank walls. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Thrust Structure (Octaweb)
4 top-level lines as of r117550| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Octaweb Web Member | orbital-launch-vehicle-octaweb-member | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 2 | Engine Mount | orbital-launch-vehicle-engine-mount | 9× | 9 | · | part |
| 3 | TVC Actuator | orbital-launch-vehicle-tvc-actuator | 18× | 18 | · | part |
| 4 | Structural Fastener | orbital-launch-vehicle-structural-fastener | 380000× | 380,000 | · | part |