BN2.1

Retired

BN2.1

BN2.1 was a test tank designed to validate the structural soundness of the Super Heavy thrust section using cryogenic proof testing with thrust rams.

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Proof Testing #1

Test Tank Pad, Starbase, Texas, USA

Thu Jun 17, 2021

BN2.1 conducted proof testing to validate the design of the Super Heavy aft section.

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Cryogenic Proof Test #1

Test Tank Pad, Starbase, Texas, USA

Tue Jun 8, 2021

BN2.1 performed a cryogenic proof test using liquid nitrogen to validate the construction of the prototype. Thrust rams were installed on the test stand to simulate the forces of Raptor engines.

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