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This speed of the detonation front has nothing to do with exhaust velocity. This is a replacement for the combustion chamber sort of. The throat and nozzle acc
by Gravityloss 4y ago
This speed of the detonation front has nothing to do with exhaust velocity. This is a replacement for the combustion chamber sort of.
The throat and nozzle accelerates the propellants.
- hinkley 4y agoIf memory serves the Raptor 2 has a diminished ISP in order to improve peak thrust. They widened the throat in order to push more power through it.
- UltraViolence 4y agoRaptor also trades efficiency for durability. Methane is much cleaner burning than kerosene (RP-1) and leaves no soot inside the engine. Important if you want to reuse it!