The application of airbreathing propulsion systems to winged launchers is examined. The characteristics of ramjet based, LH2 fueled, powerplants are analyzed. The main ramjet design parameters are highlighted. Options (rockets, turboengines) for the boost phase from takeoff to ramjet mode transition are described, and their potential applicability to Single Stage to Orbit (SSTO) and Two Stage to Orbit (TSTO) launcher is discussed.


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    Title :

    Airbreathing Propulsion for Transatmospheric Flight


    Contributors:
    G. Andrei (author) / U. Borio (author) / M. Maiurano (author)

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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