Titan IV - Payload Fairing (PLF)
Diameter: Approx. 17ft.
Structure: Isogrid Aluminum 2014
Lengths/Weights:
- 50ft PLF : 8,000lbs (3,600Kg)
- 56ft PLF : 11,000lbs (5,000Kg)
- 66ft PLF : 12,000lbs (5,500Kg)
- 76ft PLF : 13,000lbs (5,900Kg)
- 86ft PLF : 14,000lbs (6,300Kg)
DESCRIPTION: The Titan IV payload fairing (PLF) is manufactured for the Air Force by McDonnell Douglas. The PLF is an aerodynamic nose fairing. It provides protection for the payload (satellite) and upper stages from external environments during prelaunch, launch and ascent conditions. Provisions for space vehicle access doors, acoustic attenuation, thermal insulation, antennas and conditioning air diffusers are provided as program-peculiar kits and as defined in the mission unique specifications.
STRUCTURES: The PLF consists of a base section which incorporates the PLF to Titan IV Launch Vehicle Interface; a Barrel or Payload Section for variable payload lengths; and a Biconic Nose Section. Each section has three longitudinal separation joints.
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