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Background
While the USAF continued development on Thor Advanced (Thorad), NASA benefited by using the new technology in their parallel Delta programme. Delta L, M & N all use the Delta E upper stage and either Star-20, Star-37B or no SRM respectively. The thrust augmented Delta M6 and N6 dubbed "Super Six" adds six Castor 2 SRBs. Although the naming convention changed from lettering to a numerical designation, the 100-series are essentially the same rocket with an upgraded Delta F upper stage. Concept studies also looked at using a cryogenic Hydrogen Oxygen Secondary Stage (HOSS), a precursor to the Centaur upper stage.
Tags: Daleth
Variants
| Variants | First Stage | Boosters | Second Stage | Third Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorad-Agena SLV-2G | LR79-NA13 | 3x Dioscuri 2 | Belle Interstage; Belle-D Upper Stage | |
| Delta L | LR79-NA13 | 3x Dioscuri 2 | Daleth E Upper Stage | Staara-20-IIA SRM |
| Delta M | LR79-NA13 | 3x Dioscuri 2 | Daleth E Upper Stage | Staara-37B (Burner 2) |
| Delta N | LR79-NA13 | 3x Dioscuri 2 | Daleth E Upper Stage | |
| Delta M6, N6 "Super Six" | LR79-NA13 | 6x Dioscuri 2 | Daleth E Upper Stage | |
| Delta 300/900 | LR79-NA13 | 3/9x Dioscuri 2 | Daleth F Upper Stage | |
| Delta M HOSS | LR79-NA13 | 3x Dioscuri 1 or Algol II + 3/6x Dioscuri 2 | Daleth-K Interstage (Short); CUSS Upper Stage |
Basic Build Guide
Long Tank Thor uses Fenris tank parts but stretched using the config switches in the Part Action Window.
- Daleth F Upper Stage uses the Daleth-E-210 Fuel Tank and a JA10-118-F10 "Hebel" Engine
- CUSS (HOSS) Upper Stage uses the CUSS-1300 Fuel Tank and an Inon-R-10A "Isor" Engine (Inon-R-10A Config)
From Top to Bottom:
- Fairing Base
- Upper Stage
- Interstage
- Medium 1.25m to 0.9375m Structural Adapter
- Short 1.5m to 1.25m Structural Adapter
- Upper Tank (LT/ELT config)
- Lower Tank (Basic/LT; Ribbed config)
- Engine Fairing
- Verniers x2
- LR79-NA13
Delta 904
Extended Long Tank Thor
Delta 1000 series combines an extended first stage tank with a new Delta P second stage and an 8-foot diameter payload fairing giving it the nickname "Straight-Eight." Later variants of ELTT introduce the RS27 engine, Delta K second stage and upgraded Castor IV Solid Rocket Boosters. Refer to the Delta numbering scheme for details of the naming convention. The 2000 series onwards started to introduce the distinctive blue colour to the rocket.
Variants
| Variants | First Stage | Boosters | Second Stage | Third Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta 1910 'Straight Eight' | LR79-NA13 | 9x Dioscuri 2 | Daleth P | |
| Delta 2914 | RS-27 | 9x Dioscuri 2 | Daleth P | Staara-37D |
| Delta 3920 PAM-D | RS-27 | 9x Dioscuri 4 | Daleth K | Staara-48B PAM-D |
| Delta 4000 series | LR79-NA13 | Dioscuri 4A | Daleth K | Staara-48B |
| Delta 5000 series | RS-27 | Dioscuri 4A | DalethK |
Basic Build Guide
- Daleth P Upper Stage uses the Daleth-P-180 Fuel Tank and a RW-ATR2201 "Lysenko" Engine
- Daleth K Upper Stage uses the Daleth-K-240 Fuel Tank and a JA10-118-K11 "Noshem" Engine
From Top to Bottom:
- Fairing Base
- Upper Stage
- Daleth-K Interstage
- Upper Tank (LT/ELT config)
- Lower Tank (ELT; Ribbed config)
- Engine Fairing
- Verniers x2
- RS-27
Delta 3920 PAM-D