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A '''hybrid propulsion system''' is composed of solid [[fuel]] and liquid or gas |
A '''hybrid propulsion system''' is composed of solid [[fuel]] and liquid or gas |
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[[oxidizer]], typically. These systems are superior to [[solid rocket|solid propulsion |
[[oxidizer]], typically. These systems are superior to [[solid rocket|solid propulsion |
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systems]] |
systems]] in the respects of safety, throttling, restartability, stability, |
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and environmental cleanliness. Hybrid systems are more complex than |
and environmental cleanliness. Hybrid systems are more complex than |
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solids, though, and more expensive. |
solids, though, and consequently typically heavier and more expensive. |
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See also: [[Spacecraft propulsion]], [[rocketry]] |
See also: [[Spacecraft propulsion]], [[rocketry]] |
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Revision as of 01:51, 24 July 2003
A hybrid propulsion system is composed of solid fuel and liquid or gas oxidizer, typically. These systems are superior to solid propulsion systems in the respects of safety, throttling, restartability, stability, and environmental cleanliness. Hybrid systems are more complex than solids, though, and consequently typically heavier and more expensive.
See also: Spacecraft propulsion, rocketry