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Air-Breathing Reusable Launchers
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English
Abstract
Performance is examined of a re-usable space launcher system suitable for European development with an air-breathing first stage and rocket-propelled second stage. The merits of ram-rocket and turbo-ramjet propulsion are compared and the research programme required for such a system is discussed. It is concluded that a partly air-breathing re-usable launcher system is likely to emerge as a by-product of air transport development.
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Francis, R., "Air-Breathing Reusable Launchers," SAE Technical Paper 670390, 1967, https://doi.org/10.4271/670390.Also In
References
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