Code: 9A21709

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ROCKETS AND MISSILES
(Aeronautical Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 2

Max. Marks: 70

Explain the polytechnic igniter and composition and structure with neat sketches. Explain different types of cooling techniques employed in thrust chambers with neat sketches. Explain with neat sketches the eight types of TVC techniques. Explain the types of missiles according to the application with two examples each. Derive an expression for Tsiokovskys equation for rocket. Discuss about the vertical ascent of a two stage rocket. Give the advantages and disadvantages of rocket engine. Explain the separation techniques.

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Code: 9A21709

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ROCKETS AND MISSILES
(Aeronautical Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 2

Max. Marks: 70

Explain the pyrogen igniter and composition and structure with neat sketches. Explain the two types of feed mechanism employed in rocket engine with neat sketches and give an application for each. Explain about jet tab TVC, HGITVC, LITVC with examples for each. Explain the different types of missiles according to the type of control employed. (a) Derive and expression for calculating range of an equation. (b) Explain with neat sketch the wing control missiles. Derive an expression for burnout velocity for a multistage rocket. Give some requirements of the materials for thermal protection system and missiles. Discuss the separation procedure considering the flight dynamics.

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Code: 9A21709

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ROCKETS AND MISSILES
(Aeronautical Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1

Max. Marks: 70

Explain the ignition process and the three zones of possible during ignition process. Enumerate few points how the equilibrium pressure attained in chamber. Discuss about the different types of igniters with a neat sketch. Discuss few advantages and disadvantages for different types of TVC mechanisms. (a) Explain the different components of a missile with a neat sketch. (b) Discuss about lateral aerodynamic moment. (a) Derive an expression for vertical flight of rocket. (b) Explain about tail control missiles with a neat sketch. Derive an expression for ideal velocity of the multistage rocket. Give the selection of materials employed for cryogenic rocket engine and rocket motors with some differences. Discuss the separation procedure of vehicle dynamics.

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Code: 9A21709

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ROCKETS AND MISSILES
(Aeronautical Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Discuss the two types of combustion instability. (b) Explain the procedure for thrust termination.

Max. Marks: 70

(a) Explain with a neat sketch the different components of a rocket engine. (b) Discuss the various types of propellants used in a rocket engine with an example for each. (a) Discuss about TVC and give the reasons for employing TVC mechanism. (b) Explain about gimbaled mechanism with a neat sketch and example. (a) Differentiate between a missile and rocket. (b) Explain about lateral damping moment. Derive expression for vertical flight, gravity turns and the pitch angle for rocket. Discuss about multistage rocket and derive expression for burnout velocity and cumulative altitude. Explain the procedure of selection of materials for a rocket engine to withstand high temperatures. Discuss the separation method considering vehicle dynamics.

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