The ThunderPack Revision-2, Generation-2 (R1G2), is the current model of enhanced rocketbelt design produced by Thunderbolt Aerosystems between 2004 and 2006.
This model can be constructed to operate on either dual-fuel design, as its predecessor TP-R1G2 and it can utilized specially promoted hydrogen peroxide (PERTOL) or standard High Test Peroxide.
In the dual-fuel mode, it has the capability to burn two fuels; the oxidizer (hydrogen peroxide or PERTOL) and a hydrocarbon fuel, like kerosene, diesel or methanol. The TP-R2G2 is the flagship of Thunderbolt Aerosystems and will be available for sale in both formats HTP or dual-fuel setups.
ThunderPack Model TP-R2G2
on its stand prior a tether test
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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H2O2 ONLY |
H2O2 + JP4 |
| Takeoff weight, lbs |
350 |
350 |
| Empty (dry) weight, lbs |
72 |
80 |
Pilot + Payload, lbs
Pilot
Payload |
180
160
20 |
180
160
20 |
Total Fuel, lbs
H2O2
JP4 (kerosene) |
98
|
98
4
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| Range, feet |
1,805 |
3,650 |
| Speed, mph |
65+ |
75+ |
| Endurance, seconds |
45 |
75 |
| Type of Fuel |
90 – 92% H2O2 |
90 – 92% H2O2 + JP4 |
| Propellant Isp, lb/lb/sec |
133 |
181 |
| Total Thrust, lbs-force |
340 |
380 |
| C-Star Efficiency |
> 95% |
> 95% |
| Exit Pressure, psig |
350 |
370 |
| Engine Life, seconds |
11,500 |
10,800 |
| Mean Time To Repair, hrs |
2.8 |
2.5 |
| Flights Before Maintenance |
350 |
300 |
| Price, US Dollars (original) |
$90,000 |
$98,000 |
| Delivery Time, ARO days |
120 |
120 |
| Availability |
1-MAY-2008 |
1-AUG-2008 |
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