dtomko
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Wingarcher,
That's an intriguing plan. I would be concerned, however, about methods that use the ejection gasses from the sustainer to push out the boosters. There's going to be a lot of scorching on the boosters and maybe internal damage to the sustainer if there are only two holes to vent the gasses.
The more I think about rear ejection, the less I like it! Attaching the strap ons is much easier if you pop off the noses. That way there's less worry about the strap ons coming off under thrust because the rear attachment can be simpler and sturdier.
The most impressive system would have the strap ons fall off while the core is still boosting, but if you have a shorter delay in the strap ons and they fall off while the core is still climbing, that would also look nice.
DT
That's an intriguing plan. I would be concerned, however, about methods that use the ejection gasses from the sustainer to push out the boosters. There's going to be a lot of scorching on the boosters and maybe internal damage to the sustainer if there are only two holes to vent the gasses.
The more I think about rear ejection, the less I like it! Attaching the strap ons is much easier if you pop off the noses. That way there's less worry about the strap ons coming off under thrust because the rear attachment can be simpler and sturdier.
The most impressive system would have the strap ons fall off while the core is still boosting, but if you have a shorter delay in the strap ons and they fall off while the core is still climbing, that would also look nice.
DT