Some images from our field trips exploring the ruins of the Peenemünde German Army research complex on Usedom island. This album features images of the ruins of the gigantic Fertigungshalle Eins (F1) V2 missile pre-production factory, and slave labour camp. And also show the area once enclosed by the almost equally giant Repair and Maintenance workshops, just 120 meters to the north of F1. The ghost of the V2 rocket can be seen in the plethora of decaying relics that still litter many of these locations. Please note: the areas illustrated here are not open to the public and there is a real danger from unexplored ordinance. Our investigations in these areas is not an endorsement of entry to these restricted and potentially dangerous areas. See our information page for details of expert guided tours of some of these areas.
Brass liquid oxygen (LOX) spray nozzle.Note: the thread is shown in simplified graphic form. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
Brass liquid oxygen (LOX) spray nozzle. Note: the thread is shown in simplified form. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
One of the 18 liquid propellant (LOX and fuel) diffuser cups, showing three rows or echelons (A,D,& E) of brass injector inserts as well as two rows of drilled fuel feed holes. The LOX spray head is shown in the centre. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
Cutaway showing echelon A with 2-part 2131E fuel injector inserts at the top of a propellant diffuser cup. Note the close proximity of the injector inserts to the simple 'watering can' type LOX spray head. One row of drilled fuel feed holes can be seen below the inserts. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
This images shows a cutaway of a burner cup from outer Ring I of the injector head and shows injector insert eschelon D, & E as well as one row of drilled feed holes. Three fuel injector insert types can be seen: Top D, = 3303D (white), lower E, = 3304D (red), and E, = 3305D (blue). 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
This images shows a burner cup from outer Ring I of the injector head and the cutaway shows injector insert eschelon A,D, & E as well as two rows of drilled feed holes. Four fuel injector insert types can be seen: Top, A = 2131E, lower D, = 3303D (white), lowest E, = 3304D (red), and E, = 3305D (blue). 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
General view of the propellant diffuser cup inner core. The swirl caps of fuel injector inserts in positions A,D,& E can be seen clearly on the outside of the core as well as the central holes in the 3304D (red) inserts.The two rows of drilled fuel feed holes are also well shown. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
Close-up detail showing independent pathway for fuel passing into injector head and fuel passed down from the head to be used for veil cooling system. Fig. A shows vertical passages for overall fuel feed to the head and Fig.B shows horizontal pathway for veil coolant fed from the head via the veil coolant distributor ring or manifold. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
Underside view of injector head showing liquid propellant (LOX and fuel) diffuser cups, (see other images for insert and position nomenclature). Of note in this image are the pointing angles of the cups, positioned on a parabolic section to focus the propellant nebular stream into the central axis of the combustion space. Also of note are the large areas between each cup NOT employed in the injection process - initiating 'clumpy' and uneven propellant mixing initially below the injector face but also carried forward into the combustion space. The LOX spray head is shown in the centre of each cup. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
Inverted view of injector head showing liquid propellant (LOX and fuel) diffuser cups, (see other images for insert and position nomenclature). Of note in this image are the pointing angles of the cups, positioned on a parabolic section to focus the propellant nebular stream into the central axis of the combustion space. Also of note are the large areas between each cup NOT employed in the injection process leading to structured propellant mixing as opposed to even homogeneous mixing. The four veil cooling inlet connectors are well shown. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
View of injector head showing 18 liquid propellant (LOX and fuel) diffuser cups and head fuel valve seating ring at centre, (see other images for insert and position nomenclature). Visible immediately below the valve seat are the large connecting holes that allow fuel to flow from the inlet manifold and cooling jacket to the injector space (some brass injector inserts can be seen through the holes) after the head fuel valve is released to be opened by the turbo-pump supply pressure. The four veil cooling inlet connectors are well shown as are two of the outlet connection holes immediately above them. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
View of the top of the injector head, with outer cups and pressed steel capping piece removed, showing, propellant diffuser inner cores with injector inserts and LOX supply pipe connection thread. The LOX spray head can be seen inside the LOX pipe connector. The swirl caps of fuel injector inserts in positions A,D,& E can be seen clearly on the outside of the cores and the two rows of drilled fuel feed holes are also well shown. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
Another view of injector head showing liquid propellant (LOX and fuel) diffuser cups and head fuel valve seating ring at centre, (see other images for insert and position nomenclature). Visible immediately below the valve seat are the large connecting holes that allow fuel to flow from the inlet manifold and cooling jacket to the injector space (some brass injector inserts can be seen through the holes) after the head fuel valve is released to be opened by the turbo-pump supply pressure. The four veil cooling inlet connectors are well shown as are two of the outlet connection holes immediately above them. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
A close-up view of the head fuel valve mounting flange (showing 12 fastener holes). Visible immediately below the top flange are the large connecting holes that allow fuel to flow from the inlet manifold and cooling jacket to the injector space (some brass injector inserts can be seen through the holes) after the head fuel valve is released to be opened by the turbo-pump supply pressure.
Exploded view showing some of the 1100 parts required for the complicated 18-pot injector head of the V2 25-ton thrust rocket engine. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
Here the 18-pot head model has been cutaway to show the fuel cooling and fuel delivery spaces. the cooling jacket layer can be seen in the lowermost area of the head - below the centrally positioned fuel valve seat, between each cup at the lowest point, and ruining down toward the first set of veil cooling pores and the topmost coolant distributor ring. Note that the veil cooling system does not communicate with the regenerative cooling jacket and has its own feed pipes drawing fuel from the head injector space and not the cooling space. Visible immediately above the valve seat are the large connecting holes that allow fuel to flow from the inlet manifold and cooling jacket to the injector space after the head fuel valve is released to be opened by the turbo-pump supply pressure. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
Liquid propellent (LOX and fuel) diffuser cup, showing three rings or echelons (A,D,& E) of brass injector inserts as well as two rows of drilled fuel feed holes. The LOX spray head is shown in the centre. Note the simple 'shower head or watering can' design of the LOX diffuser. A sealing washer can be seen fitted between the LOX diffuser and the steel cup. 3D model by Alexander Savochkin
