Bravo Basics
From beginning to end, Bravo was always there for us. Bravo was the foundation of the company and kick started our company to the leaderboard.
It had features only one can dream of, like beign reusable, cost-effetive, astounding payload launch capability and more. Only it was true. This is a one of a kind rocket, since it was Rocket Science Co's only reusable rocket. It can loft a payload 75 metric tons to LDO and still be able to land and be used again on a future mission, reducing launch cost any customers (exept for the first).
Our latest rocket Bravo 10 V8 added a TE (or the transporter erector). These are technological advancements we have made here at RSC.
The History of Bravo
The history of Bravo can only be traced back to the origin of Rocket Science Co. It was our first rocket that determined our company's future.
Our first Bravo rocket was the Bravo 1 V2. It was a baby version compared to its future counterparts. Bravo 1 was 103m tall and 3.7m in width and 4m in width if the fairing is included. After a week it had gained a small amount of popularity and Rocket Science Co was now a known force in the SR2 community. Whilst in early development we planned a Lunar version of Bravo capable of reaching Luna, howeverk, it was scrapped due to lack of innovation and concentration.
After 9 different block changes, RSC was ready to switch from 1 to 10. The 10 series were giants compared to its 1 versions, these would come down as one of our biggest rockets and the most cost-compettive (with its specifications).
Our team will be switching away from Bravo 10 and a temporary design freeze of Bravo will happen when Bravo 10 V8 comes out. Then our team will focus on Echo or Vector to compete in the small-lift launch vehicle sector.
Future of Bravo
As of the publishment of this article, Bravo 10 V8 will be released or nearing completion. Then we'll be switching to Echo or Vector as explained in the previous paragraph. The future of Bravo might look less innovative, but it has already brought us wealth, fame and most importantly customers. So, a temporary will be held for RSC to focus on their exisiting rocket programs.
Bravo Specifications
Please keep in mind that these numbers are from the current version of Bravo; these numbers will change with the next version.
Payload Launch Capabilty: 75 Metric Tons
Engene Count: 11
Height: 173m
Diameter: 3.7m w/ fairing 9.7m
Thrust: 88,130 kN (Booster 48,118 kN, Second Stage 2,703 kN, Stage Seperator 37,309 kN)
Weight: 1,455,234 kg
Total Delta V: 84,217 m/s
Price: $130 Million (New), $65 Million (Reused)