Liquid injection for Minuteman III steering

For a Minuteman III, Stage 1, what's the liquid injected into the
nozzle for increased directional control? Is it a combustible fluid
like N2O4 or a dense but inert one, like Freon 114?

Thanks

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For a Minuteman III, Stage 1, what's the liquid injected into the
nozzle for increased directional control? Is it a combustible fluid
like N2O4 or a dense but inert one, like Freon 114?

Not sure, but I think Titan III (and maybe Titan IV) had similar
directional control systems. You might be able to find more info about
them since they're not missiles.

Jeff
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On Jun 19, 11:45*pm, Fred J. McCall wrote:
Matt wrote:
For a Minuteman III, Stage 1, what's the liquid injected into the
nozzle for increased directional control? Is it a combustible fluid
like N2O4 or a dense but inert one, like Freon 114?

Yes.

[It's both. *It's N204 and Halon.]

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Hmmm...sounds complicated. Are there two sets of injectors for each
nozzle on the rocket?

On Jun 22, 12:35*am, Fred J. McCall wrote:
Matt wrote:
On Jun 19, 11:45*pm, Fred J. McCall wrote:
Matt wrote:
For a Minuteman III, Stage 1, what's the liquid injected into the
nozzle for increased directional control? Is it a combustible fluid
like N2O4 or a dense but inert one, like Freon 114?

Yes.

[It's both. *It's N204 and Halon.]

Hmmm...sounds complicated. Are there two sets of injectors for each
nozzle on the rocket?

I have no idea, but I doubt it. *They probably get mixed in whatever
proportions are appropriate for the shockwave desired prior to hitting
the injector.


Minuteman did not use N2O4. It was a fluorocarbon fluid. Titan used
N2O4.

In article
,
Me wrote:

On Jun 22, 12:35*am, Fred J. McCall wrote:
Matt wrote:
On Jun 19, 11:45*pm, Fred J. McCall wrote:
Matt wrote:
For a Minuteman III, Stage 1, what's the liquid injected into the
nozzle for increased directional control? Is it a combustible fluid
like N2O4 or a dense but inert one, like Freon 114?

Yes.

[It's both. *It's N204 and Halon.]

Hmmm...sounds complicated. Are there two sets of injectors for each
nozzle on the rocket?

I have no idea, but I doubt it. *They probably get mixed in whatever
proportions are appropriate for the shockwave desired prior to hitting
the injector.


Minuteman did not use N2O4. It was a fluorocarbon fluid. Titan used
N2O4.

One of the great "snipe hunts" of the EPA was the replacement of
chloroflurocarbons in strategic missile systems because of "potential
damage to the ozone layer." What about ozone damage resulting from the
detonation of hundreds of thermonuclear weapons? DUH!!

In article orfairbairn-19FADF.09215927062012@70-3-168-
216.pools.spcsdns.net, says...

In article
,
Me wrote:
Minuteman did not use N2O4. It was a fluorocarbon fluid. Titan
used
N2O4.

One of the great "snipe hunts" of the EPA was the replacement of
chloroflurocarbons in strategic missile systems because of "potential
damage to the ozone layer." What about ozone damage resulting from the
detonation of hundreds of thermonuclear weapons? DUH!!

LOL!

Jeff
--
" Ares 1 is a prime example of the fact that NASA just can't get it
up anymore... and when they can, it doesn't stay up long. "
- tinker

Jeff Findley wrote:
In article orfairbairn-19FADF.09215927062012@70-3-168-
216.pools.spcsdns.net, says...
One of the great "snipe hunts" of the EPA was the replacement of
chloroflurocarbons in strategic missile systems because of
"potential damage to the ozone layer." What about ozone damage
resulting from the detonation of hundreds of thermonuclear
weapons? DUH!!

LOL!

True. Still, strategic missile systems were never tested, nor had
leaks?-)

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