RW16 Reaction Wheel
BCT's largest reaction wheel, 16 Nms momentum, 250 mNm torque, 7.5 kg, 242×242×120 mm. For 400 kg+ spacecraft.
Technical specifications
- Momentum
- 16.0 Nms
- Peak Torque
- 250 mNm
- Mass
- 7.5 kg
- Dimensions
- 242 × 242 × 120 mm
- Supply Voltage
- 22–34 V DC
- Max Power
- 204 W
- Interface
- RS-422
About
The RW16 is Blue Canyon Technologies’ largest reaction wheel, introduced in 2024 for spacecraft 400 kg and above. Delivers 16.0 Nms angular momentum with 250 mNm peak torque. 7.5 kg in a 242 × 242 × 120 mm package. RS-422 interface, 22–34V DC supply, 204 W maximum power.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.