3 ms·
It's a small win on delta V, a small win on gravity losses, and a small win on Isp (due to atmospheric pressure). The delta V and Isp wins are exponentially rel
by InclinedPlane 9y ago
It's a small win on delta V, a small win on gravity losses, and a small win on Isp (due to atmospheric pressure). The delta V and Isp wins are exponentially related to stage mass fraction so they actually become very big wins.