ttn_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1962/63, poss. UTC Titan III/III-C SRM concept art)
United Technology Center (UTC) artist’s concept depicting possible Titan III/III-C solid rocket motor segments being assembled and prepared for transport & possible stacking.
The caption/description associated with the image, from the United Aircraft (UA) "1963 Pictorial Report":
"Assembly of the Titan IIIC, the Air Force's standardized space launch vehicle, will be carried out in facilities close to the launch site. Solid propellant, five-segment boosters, each delivering more than a million pounds of thrust, are being developed by United Technology Center. Here, aft closures and nozzles are mated as a first step in the rocket's construction. The aft closure-nozzle assembly (left) is ready for transfer to a nearby assembly building."
The superior, distinctive & detailed artwork is by none other than Ludwik Źiemba, who seems to have also been employed/contracted by UTC ca. 1962/63. Apparently/possibly concurrently with Lockheed Aircraft Company. Would that’ve been acceptable back then?
Excellent informative reading on the evolution & history of United Technology Corporation/Center:
gobluechase.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/pioneers-in-propu...
Credit: gobluechase/Wordpress website
ttn_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1962/63, poss. UTC Titan III/III-C SRM concept art)
United Technology Center (UTC) artist’s concept depicting possible Titan III/III-C solid rocket motor segments being assembled and prepared for transport & possible stacking.
The caption/description associated with the image, from the United Aircraft (UA) "1963 Pictorial Report":
"Assembly of the Titan IIIC, the Air Force's standardized space launch vehicle, will be carried out in facilities close to the launch site. Solid propellant, five-segment boosters, each delivering more than a million pounds of thrust, are being developed by United Technology Center. Here, aft closures and nozzles are mated as a first step in the rocket's construction. The aft closure-nozzle assembly (left) is ready for transfer to a nearby assembly building."
The superior, distinctive & detailed artwork is by none other than Ludwik Źiemba, who seems to have also been employed/contracted by UTC ca. 1962/63. Apparently/possibly concurrently with Lockheed Aircraft Company. Would that’ve been acceptable back then?
Excellent informative reading on the evolution & history of United Technology Corporation/Center:
gobluechase.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/pioneers-in-propu...
Credit: gobluechase/Wordpress website