E-1 (rocket)
| E-1 | |
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 Replica E-1 | |
| Type | sounding rocket |
| Place of origin | Reykani Socialist Republic |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 10 May, 1957 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13,430 kg (29,610 lb) |
| Length | 14,650 mm (48 ft 1 in) |
| Diameter | 1,650 mm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Engine | Liquid rocket engine 27,200 kgf (267,000 N; 60,000 lbf) |
| Wingspan | 3,560 mm (11 ft 8 in) |
| Propellant |
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Operational range | 270 km (170 mi) |
| Accuracy | 5 km |
The E-1 rocket was a sounding rocket, the first manufactured in the Reykani Socialist Republic. The rocket is a close copy of other sounding rockets from major powers but never entered full production since only two were ever built. Nevertheless, production and launching of the E-1 gave the Reykanes valuable experience which later enabled them to construct its own much more capable rockets. The E-1 project launched two rockets between 25 April, 1957 and 13 May, 1957. All were launched from the Höfðanátfari Air Base.
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History
Launch history
E-1 was launched two times in 1957.
| Designation | Date | Launch site | Remarks | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 "Hamarhákarlar" | 22 April 1957 | Höfðanátfari Air Base | succesfull launch but engine cut out after reaching about 100 m | 
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| E-1 "Sagskötur" | 13 May, 1957 | Höfðanátfari Air Base | reached 100 kilometres (62 mi), the boundary of space | 
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First launch
The E-1 "Hamarhákarlar" was the first rocket, which was produced in 22 April 1957 and launched 3 days later on 25 April.
Second launch
Description and development
Though the E-1 was a close copy of other rocket designs during the era, it was ultimately considerably less reliable than its template since it was a expensive project and due to not knowing all details. The rocket was 14,650 mm (577 in) in length and weighing 13.5 tons. 50 9.2 tons of the E-1's mass was devoted to propellant: 4 tons of ethyl alcohol and 5 tons of liquid oxygen, which fed the Reykani-designed RD-100 engine. It was noted that the E-1 rocket could carry a 785-kilogram (1,731 lb) warhead of conventional explosive to a maximum range of 270 kilometres (170 mi), with an accuracy of about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi).
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