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1) I think relative size is a bit of a crapshoot. The size of the strap-ons is effectively the same size as the center core, The second stage of the core makes
by NikolaeVarius 6y ago
1) I think relative size is a bit of a crapshoot. The size of the strap-ons is effectively the same size as the center core, The second stage of the core makes it look like a full sized LOX/LH2 tank because its painted orange, but it isn't.
2-3) Sure, but that is a general principal, not a sure sign its an SRB.
4) I don't see a sign of a gimbal. It may actually not even be a nozzle, and just the skirt.
- sandworm101 6y agoRelative size of nozzles to attached tank. The sides are much much larger in proportion to their tanks. SLBMs (ie SRBs) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/SLBM_Comparison.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/SLBM_Com... Atlas missile (liquid fuel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Atlas_2E_Ballistic_Missile.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Atlas_2E_Ballistic_Missil...