Octaweb Thrust Structure
AssemblyBolted machined-aluminium structure mounting eight engines around one: it diffuses ~7,600 kN at liftoff, then takes the same engines’ retro-thrust and the leg loads at touchdown, sized for both directions. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Octaweb Thrust Structure
4 top-level lines as of r141107| # | 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 | 300000× | 300,000 | · | part |