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Old July 1st 19, 01:10 AM posted to sci.space.policy
Fred J. McCall[_3_]
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Default Falcon Heavy transporter-erector

Snidely wrote on Sun, 30 Jun 2019 11:42:59
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Does anyone have more "size" data for the FH TE than that is 212 feet
tall?

I understand it is winched up the ramp at Pad 39A, and that
railroad-style rails are on the ramp, but only as guidance features.

Does it go from the assembly building to the ramp by being pulled by a
tractor? The pictures I've seen of a Falcon Heavy being transported
are either close enough to the rocket to not show a tow vehicle, or too
far away.


SpaceX uses a 'self-powered' Transporter/Erector for both F9 and FH.


Bonus points if you have the information for the F9 TE.


Do I get extra points for a video that actually shows it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaOVhRNtnWU


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