[Spaceships] Ram-Rockets and Air-Rams

[martinl]

Originally Posted by Brett

In my opinion the cost of ram-rockets is way too high. It tends to imply that air air intake and compressor cost more than an entire shuttlecraft, despite the fact that a shuttlecraft with a jet engine has to include these things and is much cheaper.

It may be possible that Mr. Pulver was implying a complete redesign of the engine, to tough dual-use specifications, was required.

[davester65]

Originally Posted by martinl

It may be possible that Mr. Pulver was implying a complete redesign of the engine, to tough dual-use specifications, was required.

X5 is awfully high though. Especially where some of these engines are pretty pricey to begin with. I can see x2, but x5 seems too much.