Nova 4 is the newest Max-Q rocket. it is based from the Nova 1 and resides in the same family. Designed as a medium-lift, low-cost rocket, the Nova 4 has a max payload capacity of 12,000 kgs to LDO when flown correctly, and a minimum recommended payload of 5,000 kgs.
The Nova 4 is an upgrade in nearly every way possible. The second stage continues to run on the Arthur Vaccum engine family, but it now utilizes the Heavy Dual Engine version. The first stage now uses four Tyson engines, compared to 1, that have been sized up 25% from the originals.
The fairing is 11.2 meters high by 5 meters wide. Giving it the capability to handle a wide range of payload sizes and weight.
Reminders
Make sure with heavier payloads to ignite the 2nd stage immediately after 1st stage separation or just move the 2nd stage engines to the separation stage in the designer.
(PS sorry for the inconvenience)
GENERAL INFO
- Predecessor: Nova 1 Block 1
- Created On: Mac
- Game Version: 0.7.3.3
- Price: $13,650k
- Number of Parts: 32
- Dimensions: 47 m x 5 m x 5 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 5.9km/s
- Total Thrust: 5.3MN
- Engines: 6
- Wet Mass: 2.8E+5kg
- Dry Mass: 35,173kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2.8km/s | 4.1MN | 1.9m | 2.8E+5kg |
| 3 | 2 | 3.1km/s | 1.2MN | 1.7m | 69,100kg |
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40.7k KellyNyanbinary5.3 years ago
To me, an initial TWR of 0.5 is satisfactory if flown properly @Teague
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2,073 Teague5.3 years ago
@Kell Depending on the payload size. I’m going to play with it a little more and I might replace this post with a new one.
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@Kell
Lol my 2nd stage has a TWR of 1.5! XD