Object Details
Manufacturer
Helmuth Walter KG
Summary
This cutaway shows the internal tubing and divisions of the K-1 combustion chamber for the 109-507 Walter hydrogen-peroxide engine, which boosted the Henschel Hs 293 air-to-surface anti-shipping missile. The tubing and divisions promoted mixing of the highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide (codenamed "T-Stoff") with the permanganate catalyst ("Z-Stoff"), leading to the breakdown of the peroxide and the expulsion of superheated steam and oxygen from the engine nozzle to create thrust.
This chamber came to the National Air and Space Museum in December 1975 along with a number of other rocket artifacts developed or tested after World War II by Reactions Motors, Inc.
Credit Line
Gift of Reaction Motors Division, Thiokol Chemical Corporation
Inventory Number
A19771226000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Rocket Engines
Materials
Steel
Dimensions
Overall: 1 ft. 4 in. long x 7 in. diameter (40.64 x 17.78cm)
Country of Origin
Germany
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19771226000