Overview
| Type: | Prototype |
|---|---|
| Class: | Test Tank |
| Status: | Destroyed |
| Fate: | Tested to destruction |
| Year Built: | 2020 |
| Year Decomissioned: | 2020 |
History
SN7.1 was a test tank designed to build upon the knowledge gained from SN7. It was the second test tank to use 304L stainless steel.
The tank was tested several times in September 2020, until the final test on 22 September when the tank burst after achieving a pressure of 8 bar.
Milestones
All dates & times are local unless otherwise indicated.
| Date | Type | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2020 | Construction | Boca Chica, Texas | |
| 10 September 2020 | Cryogenic Pressure Test Success | Boca Chica, Texas | |
| 22 September 2020 | Cryogenic Pressure Test Success | Boca Chica, Texas | |
| 22 September 2020 | Decomissioned | Boca Chica, Texas | |