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The missing value would be the 12mN/kW that the top post opened with. Getting 7.5 MN output thrust with that conversion ratio requires 625GW of input power.
by tremon 6y ago
The missing value would be the 12mN/kW that the top post opened with. Getting 7.5 MN output thrust with that conversion ratio requires 625GW of input power.
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- jsjohnst 6y agoExactly! To belabor the point further, the Falcon Heavy would be around 2 terawatts and the Saturn V would be around 3 terawatts by comparison.