I'd prefer to stick with the 8" (7.67" actual) OD, as that will be expensive
enough.  My plans were to make a 2.2K# thrust standard engine, then try
a similar performace aerospike and compare data.  Goal was high speed (Mach
2+) and high altitudes.  Until someone finds money for construction and HTP,
and ongoing expenses, planning beyond this is silly.  After that, 8" HTP/kero
biprop.
 
Dan 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Wallis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: erps-list@lists.erps.org
Sent: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 15:49:52 -0800
Subject: Re: [ERPS] Next Meeting ...


On Fri  3.Feb'06 at  8:39:25 -0800, Dave W wrote:

> Hmmm... is "KISS IV" the assumed direction of present planning?
> 
> -dave w

We still have instabilities that have not been identified. We still
will want something to do base bi-prop flight tests with. If not the
immediate next vehicle (cause I have no idea what shape POGO
development is in at present) it seems a 12" diameter KISS type
vehicle would have it's uses.

    Michael

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