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How long before they resurrect the X-33 program?
"MattWriter" wrote in message ... The linear aerospike engine, IIRC, was completely and successfully ground-tested I remembered reading that, while it worked, the power and T/W were less than hoped for. Can anyone clarify? I recall a note in AvWeek placing the Isp at something like 285. Not what I expected at all from a full cryo engine. -Kim- |
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How long before they resurrect the X-33 program?
"Greg D. Moore (Strider)" wrote:
"Ultimate Buu" wrote in message ... The X-33 was supposed to go (sub) orbital on its maiden flight and perform in a way similar to the Shuttle, but without any booster rockets or external fuel tanks. That's pretty impressive! No, the amount of paperwork and jobs generated was impressive. If he thinks that's impressive I wonder what he'd think of my invention of an object which is (supposed to) be capable of travelling at 100 times the speed of light. And it will only cost $17.95 to build using parts from Home Depot! Impressive wouldn't you say? It may not be able to *actually* do any of these things, but that's entirely beside the point! |
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How long before they resurrect the X-33 program?
Kim Keller wrote: "MattWriter" wrote in message ... The linear aerospike engine, IIRC, was completely and successfully ground-tested I remembered reading that, while it worked, the power and T/W were less than hoped for. Can anyone clarify? I recall a note in AvWeek placing the Isp at something like 285. Not what I expected at all from a full cryo engine. -Kim- I don't recall reading that in Aviation Week which I read regularly. I believe I would have noted something of that nature. I don't believe there was anything like that reduction of Isp. I believe the problem was the increased weight of the engine as compared to the original design estimates. Mike Walsh |
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How long before they resurrect the X-33 program?
"Michael Walsh" wrote in message ... I don't recall reading that in Aviation Week which I read regularly. I believe I would have noted something of that nature. I don't believe there was anything like that reduction of Isp. I believe the problem was the increased weight of the engine as compared to the original design estimates. As I recall, it was in a letter to the editors, written by someone in the program. -Kim- |
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