A Mach 10 cruise vehicle provides a quick response, global reach capability with high survivability. For operations from CONUS, mission radii on the order of 8,000 nmi are sufficient. For missions which return to CONUS, a dual-fueled vehicle is superior, due to its capability to in-flight refuel. However, for one-way mission, an all-hydrogen vehicle is preferable because of its higher specific impulse.


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    Title :

    NASA's Dual-Fuel Airbreathing Hypersonic Vehicle Study


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    Publication date :

    1996-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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