Launchers

The "beam type" launchers for sounding rockets can be used for vehicles weighing up to six tons. High altitude balloons with a volume up to 1,000,000 cubic meters can be launched with the existing equipment. The table below gives some technical data on the launchers for sounding rockets and types of vehicles which were launched so far. All launchers can be remotely controlled from a block house. For weather and wind protection during the preparation phase, the launchers are covered by tents which are movable on wheels.

Type of Launcher	MAN-Launcher I	MAN-Launcher II	RAG-Launcher
Elevation Moment Total	47,000 kg m	60,000 kg m	2,000 kg m
Elevation Moment Usable	21,000 kg m	29,000 kg m	2,000 kg m
Usable Beam Length	ca. 13 m max.	ca. 13 m max.	3 Spiral rails for Viper or Super Loki
Launcher Drive	The elevation range is from -1° to +95°; Resetting speed: 0.55°/sec or 0.28°/sec, depending on load or elevation position Azimuth: 0.33°/sec (above 70°) Elevation: 0.66°/sec	equals MAN I	Elevation Range: 2.5° - 90° Elevation: 0.3°/sec Azimuth: 0.3°/sec
Setting Accuracy Elevation and Azimuth	0.1 deg	0.1 deg	0.1 deg
Type of Rockets	Black Brant V to X All types of Skylark series Nike/Orion Taurus/Orion Sounding Rockets up to 6 tons	Black Brant V to X All types of Skylark series Nike/Orion Taurus/Orion Sounding Rockets up to 6 tons	Super Loki and Viper