Dark’s Post

🚀 Last month, our team conducted a highly successful test campaign. This event reflects the organization's progress and key values essential at Dark. ✅ Going straight to system tests : The first test campaign used an advanced configuration, including regenerative cooling channels, co-swirl injectors, and a thin structure. The validation of multiple advancements at once showcases the engineering approach's effectiveness: a systemic break-down of the problem supported by fine scientific quantification of the underlying physics. It bypassed intermediate tests, saving time and reducing costs. The combustion chamber shows flight-like performances. ✊ Discipline in adversity: A two-week campaign leaves no room for hesitation. Despite an initial test failure, the team displayed resilience and rational decision-making. Within three days, they identified and quantified the issue, adapted the test sequence, and prepared a new setup, maintaining the campaign's momentum. This disciplined execution was crucial in completing all necessary tests within the challenging time frame. 🎯 Precision: The configuration achieved near-perfect combustion efficiency, with minimal deviations from the developed numerical models. Such accuracy is important for Interceptor's mission, where precision translates into operational safety and increased mission range. Achieving this success with flying colors is the logical outcome of the path the team set - methodology and execution shape the results you achieve. While there is still work to be done to reach Interceptor, the organization has demonstrated its capability to handle the challenges ahead. The SHEITAN program is only the first of many, and we anticipate more outstanding results in the future. There’s still room to join us if you wish to be part of our journey 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRJpGUQ8