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Old 08-15-2013, 01:58 AM   #12
jeff_wilson
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Default Re: EuroSpace E950 Minerva Executive Transatmospheric Vehicle

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Originally Posted by vicky_molokh View Post
Why? Even the silly TL6 aerodynamic knowledge is enough to keep stall speed at 40mph. With a TL10 design that is optimised for a low-thrust launch, this shouldn't be a problem at all. Well yeah, you need a 400m runway to lift off the ground with that sort of thrust. Big deal.
There is a trade-off with the TL6 high-lift wings also being high drag. It's acceptable at TL6 velocities, but not at TL10.
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