'When
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Worlds Collide'Last revised: 11/14/06 07:56 PM
These specifications were developed using movie datum and comparing them to real world design criteria and space shuttle design and capabilities. (and lots of educated guesses)
| Item | Capability/Purpose | Data Source |
|
Ark - Second Stage - Ship |
Transport Passengers & Supplies | 1 |
| Pilots | 2 | 1 |
| Passengers | 38 | 1 |
| Overall Length | 400 ft | 1 |
| Wingspan | 231 ft | 3, 4 |
| Body Diameter | 52 ft | 3, 4 |
| Touchdown Speed | 250 mi/hr | 6 |
| Weight-Max at Touch Down | 500,000 lb | 5 |
| Weight-Fueled & Loaded | 10,000,000 lb | 5 |
| Engine - Wings | 6 | 2 |
| Stern | 4 | 2 |
| Maneuvering Pod - Top | 2 | 5, 8 |
| Maneuvering Pod - Port | 3 | 5, 8 |
| Maneuvering Pod - Starboard | 3 | 5, 8 |
| Wing Chamber | 0.05 | 6, 7 |
| Wing Angle of Attack - Takeoff | 3 degree | 6, 7 |
| Landing | 1 degree | 6, 7 |
|
Ark - First Stage - Sled |
Assist Ark to > Min Airspeed | 1, 2 |
| Engine - Booster | 6 | 2 |
| Carriage Launch Ramp Rollers | 232 | 9 |
3) Calculated-estimated from data stated in movie.
4) Calculated-estimated from pictures in movie.
5) Estimated based on comparisons to space shuttle.
6) Calculated from flight requirements.
7) Used FoilSim Basic Aerodynamics Software to estimate wing design chamber & thickness based on wing area, takeoff & landing weights, and airspeed.
8) Needed some use for the pods. Store space maneuvering fuel and thrusters for pitch, yaw and roll.
9) Based on how many I could fit in drawing.