The deployment of the specialized rocket system commences from stratospheric balloons operating at altitudes ranging between 12 and 18 kilometers. To guarantee precise flight trajectory and stability across all operational launch conditions, the system utilizes dedicated service rockets. The primary payload, designated as the DART body, measures 1.84 meters in total length and possesses an inherent mass of 13 kilograms.
Complementing this main body is the combat component of the rocket, the mass of which varies based on the specific operational configuration, ranging between 3.5 and 10 kilograms. This critical combat section is constructed using graphite elements. Guidance for the rocket is managed initially through an advanced navigation system.
However, the operational profile dictates a transition point: upon reaching an altitude of approximately 6 kilometers, the navigation system is deactivated. At this juncture, a solid-fuel engine ignites, allowing the rocket to continue its trajectory toward the designated target without any further course correction. This multi-stage operation ensures reliable delivery of the payload.
The combination of initial high-altitude deployment, precise guidance, and subsequent engine ignition allows the system to maintain accuracy across varied atmospheric conditions.
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