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A little difference nonetheless a rather important one (i.e. lift-to-drag ratio).
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If we were to do it with a 15-tonne rocketplane (its wings will make the plane heavier) with a supersonic glide lift-to-drag (L/D) ratio of four, the mass ratio would be about five, so again 60 tonnes of propellant would be needed.
The Case for Mars Robert Zubrin 1996
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If we were to do it with a 15-tonne rocketplane (its wings will make the plane heavier) with a supersonic glide lift-to-drag (L/D) ratio of four, the mass ratio would be about five, so again 60 tonnes of propellant would be needed.
The Case for Mars Robert Zubrin 1996
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The key technical challenges of the HTV-2 program are the design of an innovative high lift-to-drag aerodynamic shape, advanced lightweight but tough thermal protection structures, materials and fabrication technologies, autonomous hypersonic navigation guidance and control systems, and an autonomous flight safety system.
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Officials say the HTV demonstrations were supposed to test enabling technologies that could eventually be employed by an operational system capable of prompt DARPA says the HTV craft features a high lift-to-drag aerodynamic shape, lightweight thermal protection structures and autonomous guidance, control and flight safety systems.
SPACE.com 2010
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The key technical challenges of the HTV-2 program are the design of an innovative high lift-to-drag aerodynamic shape, advanced lightweight but tough thermal protection structures, materials and fabrication technologies, autonomous hypersonic navigation guidance and control systems, and an autonomous flight safety system.
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The key technical challenges of the HTV-2 program are the design of an innovative high lift-to-drag aerodynamic shape, advanced lightweight but tough thermal protection structures, materials and fabrication technologies, autonomous hypersonic navigation guidance and control systems, and an autonomous flight safety system.
TradingMarkets 2010
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These technologies include an integrated Fly-by-Wire system that allows the engine/rotor/propulsor system to operate efficiently, with full control of rotor rpm throughout the flight envelope, high lift-to-drag rigid blades, low drag hub fairings, and Active Vibration Control.
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The key technical challenges of the HTV-2 program are the design of an innovative high lift-to-drag aerodynamic shape, advanced lightweight but tough thermal protection structures, materials and fabrication technologies, autonomous hypersonic navigation guidance and control systems, and an autonomous flight safety system.
TradingMarkets 2010
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Officials say the HTV demonstrations were supposed to test enabling technologies that could eventually be employed by an operational system capable of prompt DARPA says the HTV craft features a high lift-to-drag aerodynamic shape, lightweight thermal protection structures and autonomous guidance, control and flight safety systems.
SPACE.com 2010
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