N12

N12 Name: N12
Type: Hercules A
Motor: K2000
Launch: NLD5, ASK 't Harde, 11 August 1995

The N12 was the prototype of the Hercules rocket. Apart from being prototype, the N12 was supposed to fly with two camera's, one facing down and one facing up. The images were transmitted live to our command centre and recorded. The camera's could not transmit simultaneously, so a switch ensured the most interesting moments were transmitted. However the electronic switch did not work, so the N12 flew using only its downward looking camera. The electronics were similar to the electronics of the N8. Parachuting wasn't perfect again, because the N12 landed on its drogue chute due to a miscalculation. Fortunately all internal parts, like camera's and electronics were intact.

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Martin van Vliet is working on the positive mould of the nose cone used for the Hercules rockets.
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The parachute hatch of the N12.
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The timer unit of the N12.
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The aluminium tip of the nose cone.
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The parachute compartment.
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The boot tail and fake fins.
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The electronics for the camera transmitter.
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The electronics for the camera transmitter.
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Addy Hersman and Peter Leemker are working on the electronics.
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The electronics.
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Peter Leemker and Addy Hersman tried to get both camera's working the night before the launch.
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Some re-wiring on the launch day, to bypass one of the camera's.
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The N12 and all NAVRO members who attended NLD5.
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The launch of the N12.
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The launch seen from the spectators area.
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The N12 in flight.
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The N12 broke at two places during landing. At the parachute compartment and just above the motor compartment.
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