 High altitude test stand |
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| This facility is to test the second stage engine "LE-5B" for H-IIA launch vehicle. |
 Testing facilities include the following :
- Equipment to supply liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen,
- A low pressure chamber capable of simulating the vacuum
conditions up to altitude of 30 kilometers,
- and measuring equipment to evaluate engine performance.These
facilities are used to carry out firing tests lasting a maximum
of 450 seconds for the LE-5A engine.
With additional equipment, the Test Stand can also be used
to test solid-fuel rocket motors. |
