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Smashed TP Antwerp Impact

May 4, 2018 V2 Rocket History 1
Smashed TP Antwerp Impact

Picture shows tubo-pump debris from impact site. LOX manifold clearly seen (3 in 1 outlet pipes, upper center of image – the one to its right, 2 o’clock position, and left, 11 o’clock position are both broken off).The LOX flow electric control valve is also well displayed in this image (LOX valve head is slightly low and left of center, part nearest camera). The electrical connection to the LOX valve has broken away leaving its empty socket pointing upwards and to the right.

Album: Turbopump parts and relics

Categories: Sub-assemblies

Tags: #Turbo-pump #Steam generator #steam turbine #Propellant Pumps

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A4-V2 missile steam generator detail

May 4, 2018 V2 Rocket History 0
A4-V2 missile steam generator detail

A4 missile steam generator detail. This excellent presentation was rebuilt from original refurbished parts by Horst Beck. See our video article The V2 Rocket Turbo-Pump for a technical exposition of the parts shown in this photo. Image courtesy The Horst Beck Collection

Album: Turbopump parts and relics

Categories: Sub-assemblies

Tags: #Turbo-pump #Steam generator #steam turbine #Propellant Pumps

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Early belt powered centrifugal pump by KSB with V2 TP features

May 4, 2018 V2 Rocket History 0
Early belt powered centrifugal pump by KSB with V2 TP features

Early belt powered centrifugal pump by Klein Schanzlin & Becker. This schematic shows an early 20th century centrifugal pump designed and manufactured by KSB. The drawing appears to show auto-purge pathways at points marked C as well continuous lubrication pathways at B. Both of these important ideas would later feature in the propellant pump of the A4-V2 missile.

Album: Turbopump parts and relics

Categories: Sub-assemblies

Tags: #Turbo-pump #Steam generator #steam turbine #Propellant Pumps